Serving 540 students in grades 3-5, Dawes Intermediate School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dawes Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dawes Intermediate School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Dawes Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dawes Intermediate School is 0.53, 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
#97 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
17%
32%
White
66%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Dawes Intermediate School's ranking?
Dawes Intermediate School is ranked #97 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dawes Intermediate School often compared to?
Dawes Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearl Haskew Elementary School, Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Dawes Intermediate School?
540 students attend Dawes Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dawes Intermediate School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dawes Intermediate School?
Dawes Intermediate School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dawes Intermediate School offer ?
Dawes Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dawes Intermediate School part of?
Dawes Intermediate School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Dawes Intermediate School located?
Dawes Intermediate School is located in the Dawes neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Dawes.
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