Mary B Austin Elementary School
- Mary B Austin Elementary School serves 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Mary B Austin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mary B Austin Elementary School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2006) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 507 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mary B Austin Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mary B Austin Elementary School is 0.61, which is more 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #168 out of 1,264 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 49% | 33% |
| White | 39% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mobile County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mary B Austin Elementary School is Augusta Evans School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Phillips Preparatory Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Phillips Preparatory Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mobile Phillips Preparatory Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 809 students
0.8 miles
3255 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36607
(251)221-2286 0.8 6-8 809 - Mobile Ucp Of Mobile Inc Alternative School
Grades: PK-K
1.2 miles
3058 Dauphin Square Connector
Mobile, AL 36607
(251)479-4900 1.2 PK-K n/a - Mobile Forest Hill Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 529 students
1.3 miles
4501 Moffett Rd
Mobile, AL 36618
(251)221-1270 1.3 K-5 529 - Mobile Cl Scarborough Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 560 students
1.8 miles
1800 Phillips Ln
Mobile, AL 36618
(251)221-2323 1.8 6-8 560 - Mobile Goodwill Easter Seal Center Spec Child Special Education School
Grades: PK | 14 students
1.8 miles
10 Westminster Way
Mobile, AL 36608
(251)342-3122 1.8 PK 14
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - rod88 |
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