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Holloway Elementary School

625 Stanton Rd
Mobile, AL 36617

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Tel: (251) 221-1391

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Holloway Elementary School serves 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Holloway Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 536 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Holloway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Holloway Elementary School's student population of 536 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

536 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Holloway Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Holloway Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#1083 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Holloway Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holloway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

19%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holloway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Holloway Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

96%

32%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Holloway Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

53%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.08

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Holloway Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

97%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Holloway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Mobile County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holloway Elementary School's ranking?

Holloway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Holloway Elementary School?

536 students attend Holloway Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Holloway Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Holloway Elementary School?

Holloway Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Holloway Elementary School offer ?

Holloway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Holloway Elementary School part of?

Holloway Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 536 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education