Hillsdale Middle School (Closed 2010)

6301 Biloxi Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hillsdale Middle School in Mobile, Alabama, closed in 2010 and previously served grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment around 257 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1.
Prior to closure, the school had a majority Black student population of approximately 248 students out of 257, with about 80% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
Math proficiency reached 46% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though it showed a decline from 67% proficiency in 2019.
Reading proficiency was 59% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, with a recovery from lower rates reported in earlier years.
Science proficiency was 60% in 2022, significantly higher than the state average of 38%.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
97%
32%
White
3%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hillsdale Middle School?
257 students attend Hillsdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hillsdale Middle School students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillsdale Middle School?
Hillsdale Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillsdale Middle School offer ?
Hillsdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hillsdale Middle School part of?
Hillsdale Middle School is part of Mobile County School District.

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