Chastangfournier Middle School ranked #1182 in Alabama in 2023, showing a slight improvement from #1191 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency declined to 3% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency held at 22%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment decreased from 591 students in 2022 to 551 in 2023, with minority enrollment consistently high at 98% and free lunch eligibility steady at 94%, indicating sustained socioeconomic challenges.
Serving grades PK–8, the Mobile County NJ school had an enrollment of 527 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023.
Science proficiency ranged from 15% to 19% in recent years, notably lower than the state average of approximately 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elizabeth S Chastang Middle School serves the eastern part of Mobile, AL, covering an area of approximately 34.6 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located about 10.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chastangfournier Middle School's student population of 503 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Chastangfournier Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chastangfournier Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1182 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
90%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-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 is Chastangfournier Middle School's ranking?
Chastangfournier Middle School is ranked #1182 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Chastangfournier Middle School?
503 students attend Chastangfournier Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Chastangfournier Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chastangfournier Middle School?
Chastangfournier Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chastangfournier Middle School offer ?
Chastangfournier Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chastangfournier Middle School part of?
Chastangfournier Middle School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Chastangfournier Middle School located?
Chastangfournier Middle School is located in the Neely neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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