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 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Mary B Austin Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Mary B Austin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
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 declined by 7% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2006) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 507 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Mary B Austin Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Mary B Austin Elementary School is 0.59, which is equal to 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) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #262 out of 1270 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 49% | 33% |
| White | 41% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| 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 Mary B Austin Elementary School is Augusta Evans School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Phillips Preparatory Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mobile Phillips Preparatory Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 783 students
0.8 miles
3255 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-2286 0.8 6-8 783 - 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: PK-5 | 518 students
1.3 miles
4501 Moffett Rd
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-1270 1.3 PK-5 518 - Mobile Cl Scarborough Model Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 541 students
1.8 miles
1800 Phillips Ln
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-2323 1.8 6-8 541 - Mobile Goodwill Easter Seal Center Special Child Special Education School
Grades: PK | 17 students
1.8 miles
10 Westminster Way
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-3122 1.8 PK 17
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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