Florence B Mathis Elementary School ranked #689 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #496 in 2019 and #399 in 2016, indicating a downward trend in state ranking over recent years for this Foley, AL public elementary school.
Math proficiency was 23% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a decline from 53% in 2019; reading proficiency was 41%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged 35–39%, approximately equal to the state average.
Enrollment grew from 343 students in 2011 to 983 in 2023, with minority enrollment representing 60% of students and 722 qualifying for free lunch, reflecting significant demographic shifts and high socioeconomic need in this Baldwin County AL elementary school.
The school served grades Pre–K through 6, with 983 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, which ranked among the top 20% lowest student–teacher ratios in Alabama, suggesting strong student attention.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,023 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Foley Intermediate School serves the southern part of Foley, AL, covering an area of approximately 59.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florence B Mathis Elementary School's student population of 1,023 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,023 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Florence B Mathis Elementary 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 Florence B Mathis Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#689 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. 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 Florence B Mathis Elementary School's ranking?
Florence B Mathis Elementary School is ranked #689 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Florence B Mathis Elementary School often compared to?
Florence B Mathis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Florence B Mathis Elementary School?
1,023 students attend Florence B Mathis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Florence B Mathis Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florence B Mathis Elementary School?
Florence B Mathis Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florence B Mathis Elementary School offer ?
Florence B Mathis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Florence B Mathis Elementary School part of?
Florence B Mathis Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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