Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science's student population of 558 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
57%
32%
White
29%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science's ranking?
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science is ranked #16 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science often compared to?
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like W H Council Traditional School, Old Shell Road Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science?
558 students attend Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science students are Black, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science?
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science offer ?
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science part of?
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science is part of Mobile County School District.
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