Clarkshaw Magnet School
Tel:
(251)221-2106
- Clarkshaw Magnet School serves 825 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Clarkshaw Magnet School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Clarkshaw Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Clarkshaw Magnet School's student population of 825 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2007) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 825 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Clarkshaw Magnet School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clarkshaw Magnet School is 0.58, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #29 out of 1263 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 45% | 33% |
| White | 47% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mobile County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clarkshaw Magnet School is Chickasaw City High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Chickasaw Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chickasaw City Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mobile Chickasaw City Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 624 students
0.1 miles
80 Grant Street
Mobile, AL 36611
(251)452-6452 0.1 PK-5 624 - Mobile Chickasaw City High School Grades: 9-12 | 262 students
0.1 miles
50 12th Ave
Mobile, AL 36611
(251)380-8120 0.1 9-12 262 - Mobile Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 474 students
0.4 miles
2815 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36606
(251)221-1105 0.4 PK-5 474 - Mobile Cf Vigor High School Grades: 9-12 | 622 students
0.8 miles
913 N Wilson Ave
Mobile, AL 36610
(251)221-3045 0.8 9-12 622 - Mobile Chickasaw Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 269 students
0.9 miles
50 Chieftain Way
Mobile, AL 36611
(251)452-2256 0.9 6-8 269
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