Mae Eanes Middle School, a Mobile County public middle school serving grades 6–8, permanently closed in 2023 after enrollment declined to 264 students with a consistent student–teacher ratio of 19:1.
The school's Alabama state ranking showed a decline from #1212 in 2012 to approximately #1248 in 2016, with no recent rankings reported before closure.
Math proficiency declined sharply, falling from 57% in 2017 to 28% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% in its final year.
Reading proficiency improved over recent years, reaching 63% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, but historically was inconsistent.
Graduation rates decreased to 79% in 2023, below the state average of 88% and the district average of 85%, reflecting weaker performance over time.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)9%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Black
(14-15)97%
33%
White
(14-15)2%
56%
Two or more races
(14-15)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% AL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average).
How many students attend Mae Eanes Middle School?
264 students attend Mae Eanes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mae Eanes Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mae Eanes Middle School?
Mae Eanes Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mae Eanes Middle School offer ?
Mae Eanes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mae Eanes Middle School part of?
Mae Eanes Middle School is part of Mobile County School District.
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