Clarkshaw Magnet School
Rating
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(251) 221-2106
Clarkshaw Magnet School serves 825 students in grades 5-8.
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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Clarkshaw Magnet School ranks 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 Rankings
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 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Clarkshaw Magnet School is 0.60, which is more 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 Testing Rank | #31 out of 1263 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 44% | 33% |
| White | 46% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mobile Chickasaw City Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 27%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 624 students10
0.1 miles
80 Grant Street
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 452-6452 0.1 PK-5 624 - Mobile Chickasaw City High School Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 262 students10
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
Math: 93% | Reading: 89%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 474 students10
0.4 miles
2815 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105 0.4 PK-5 474 - Mobile Cf Vigor High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 622 students10
0.8 miles
913 N Wilson Ave
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-3045 0.8 9-12 622 - Mobile Chickasaw Middle School Math: 16% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 269 students10
0.9 miles
50 Chieftain Way
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 452-2256 0.9 6-8 269
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