Mary B Austin Elementary School, a Mobile County public school serving grades PK–5, ranked #260 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak of #12 in 2011 but remaining in the top 30% statewide.
Math proficiency was 39% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though declining from a high of 65% in 2016; reading proficiency held steady at 62%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 55–59% in recent years, significantly higher than the Alabama state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased to 511 students in 2023 with a 20:1 student–teacher ratio, while the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch rose to 51%, reflecting growing socioeconomic needs.
The school reported a minority enrollment of 61%, including 219 Black (non–Hispanic) and 195 White (non–Hispanic) students, marking it among the top 10% most diverse New Jersey high schools in Mobile.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary B Austin Elementary School serves the southeast part of Mobile, AL, covering an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary B Austin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mary B Austin Elementary School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mary B Austin Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary B Austin Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#260 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Brown, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary B Austin Elementary School's ranking?
Mary B Austin Elementary School is ranked #260 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mary B Austin Elementary School often compared to?
Mary B Austin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Hall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mary B Austin Elementary School?
506 students attend Mary B Austin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mary B Austin Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary B Austin Elementary School?
Mary B Austin Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mary B Austin Elementary School offer ?
Mary B Austin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary B Austin Elementary School part of?
Mary B Austin Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary B Austin Elementary School located?
Mary B Austin Elementary School is located in the College Park neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I give Austin 5 stars for being such a wonderful school! Teachers are professional and caring. The buildings are sparkling clean and so well maintained.
My child's curriculum includes music and art. He loves going to school, and we will all miss Austin when he goes to middle school in two years.
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