Just 4 Development Laboratory
Tel:
(251) 221-1450
Just 4 Development Laboratory serves 301 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to 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 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Just 4 Development Laboratory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Just 4 Development Laboratory's student population of 301 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
| Total Students | 301 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Just 4 Development Laboratory is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 95% | 33% |
| White | 1% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07) | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mobile County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Just 4 Development Laboratory is John L Leflore Magnet School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Booker T Washington Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mobile John L Leflore Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 630 students10
0.4 miles
700 Donald St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-3125 0.4 9-12 630 - Mobile Booker T Washington Middle School Math: 22% | Reading: 14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 223 students10
0.8 miles
1961 Andrews St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2361 0.8 6-8 223 - Mobile Continuous Learning Center Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 66 students10
0.8 miles
1870 Pleasant Ave
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2122 0.8 9-12 66 - Mobile Holloway Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 641 students10
1.0 miles
625 Stanton Rd
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1391 1 K-5 641 - Mobile Grant Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 260 students10
1.4 miles
535 Easterling St
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-1319 1.4 PK-5 260
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