Serving 644 students in grades 6-8, Cl Scarborough Model Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School's student population of 644 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cl Scarborough Model Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1129 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
85%
32%
White
6%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cl Scarborough Model Middle School's ranking?
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School is ranked #1129 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cl Scarborough Model Middle School often compared to?
Cl Scarborough Model Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burns Middle School, Bernice J Causey Middle School, Chickasaw City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Cl Scarborough Model Middle School?
644 students attend Cl Scarborough Model Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cl Scarborough Model Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cl Scarborough Model Middle School?
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cl Scarborough Model Middle School offer ?
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cl Scarborough Model Middle School part of?
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Cl Scarborough Model Middle School located?
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School is located in the Beau Terra neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
School Reviews
1 3/30/2020
This school is horrific if I must say so, the kids are rude, disrespectful and fear nothing. There are no consequences for anything that goes on. If they do not hurry up and do something with this school. I have taken my child out and will home school here until we get to high school.
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