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
Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Black
97%
31%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
3%
50%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 37-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2001–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
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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