Calloway Smith Middle School
Tel:
(251)221-2042
- Calloway Smith Middle School serves 628 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Calloway Smith Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Calloway Smith Middle School's student population of 628 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 628 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Calloway Smith Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Calloway Smith Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #543 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| Black | 98% | 33% |
| White | 2% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mobile County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Calloway Smith Middle School is Lillie B Williamson High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mobile Co Alternative School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dunbar Creative Performing Arts (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mobile Mobile Co Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 7-8 | 86 students
0.4 miles
100 N Florida St
Mobile, AL 36618
(251)221-4245 0.4 7-8 86 - Mobile Dunbar Creative Performing Arts Grades: 6-8 | 519 students
0.8 miles
500 Saint Anthony St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251)221-2160 0.8 6-8 519 - Mobile W H Council Traditional School Grades: PK-5 | 684 students
0.8 miles
751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251)221-1139 0.8 PK-5 684 - Mobile Florence Howard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 416 students
1.2 miles
957 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave
Mobile, AL 36603
(251)221-1406 1.2 PK-5 416 - Mobile Leinkauf Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 654 students
1.4 miles
1410 Monroe St
Mobile, AL 36604
(251)221-1495 1.4 PK-5 654
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