Chickasaw School of Mathematics and Science in Mobile, Alabama, closed in 2015 after serving grades Kindergarten through 4 with enrollment around 230 students and a student–teacher ratio near 13–19:1 in prior years.
The school's academic rankings declined sharply from #38 in 2011 to #43 in 2012 before closing, indicating weakening overall performance trends among Mobile County schools.
Math proficiency historically fluctuated but was consistently lower than the state average, for example, 30% at Chickasaw versus 30% statewide in 2023, with some inaccurately high figures possibly due to data errors.
Reading proficiency also trended lower than the state average in final reporting years, with Chickasaw at approximately 45% versus around 47% statewide in 2022.
The school had a significant free/reduced lunch population near 46% in 2012, indicative of socioeconomic challenges within its student population before closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students (11-12)
386 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥95%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥95%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)2%
1%
Hispanic
(11-12)n/a
5%
Black
(11-12)52%
34%
White
(11-12)46%
58%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Chickasaw School Of Mathematics And Science?
386 students attend Chickasaw School Of Mathematics And Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Chickasaw School Of Mathematics And Science students are Black, 46% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Chickasaw School Of Mathematics And Science offer ?
Chickasaw School Of Mathematics And Science offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Chickasaw School Of Mathematics And Science part of?
Chickasaw School Of Mathematics And Science is part of Mobile County School District.
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