Eichold–Mertz Elementary School in Mobile, Alabama closed in 2015 after serving grades PK–5 with an enrollment of 510 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in its final years.
The school experienced declining state rankings, falling from #957 in 2011 to #1001 in 2014 before closure.
Math proficiency dropped significantly from 78% in 2012 to just 11% in 2023, remaining lower than the Alabama state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency also declined from 81% in 2012 to 20% in 2022, which was lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was predominantly Black at 463 of 510 students, with 93% of students eligible for free lunch indicating high socioeconomic need.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
510 students
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)16%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
31%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
50%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AL state average).
How many students attend Eichold-mertz Elementary School?
510 students attend Eichold-mertz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Eichold-mertz Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eichold-mertz Elementary School?
Eichold-mertz Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eichold-mertz Elementary School offer ?
Eichold-mertz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eichold-mertz Elementary School part of?
Eichold-mertz Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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