Mary W Burroughs Elementary School

6875 Burroughs Ln
Theodore, AL 36582
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School serves 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mary W Burroughs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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School Overview

Mary W Burroughs Elementary School's student population of 420 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
420 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Mary W Burroughs Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mary W Burroughs Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#974 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
67%
32%
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White
19%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary W Burroughs Elementary School's ranking?
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School is ranked #974 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Mary W Burroughs Elementary School?
420 students attend Mary W Burroughs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mary W Burroughs Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary W Burroughs Elementary School?
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Mary W Burroughs Elementary School offer ?
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary W Burroughs Elementary School part of?
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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