Mcdavidjones Elementary School

16250 Highway 45 South
Citronelle, AL 36522
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 836 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcdavidjones Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 836 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mcdavidjones Elementary School's student population of 836 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
836 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mcdavidjones Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdavidjones Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#536 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mcdavidjones Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mcdavidjones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcdavidjones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mcdavidjones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
8%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mcdavidjones Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
11%
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Black
14%
32%
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White
65%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mcdavidjones Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mcdavidjones Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Mcdavidjones Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mcdavidjones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mcdavidjones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcdavidjones Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdavidjones Elementary School is ranked #536 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mcdavidjones Elementary School?
836 students attend Mcdavidjones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mcdavidjones Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdavidjones Elementary School?
Mcdavidjones Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcdavidjones Elementary School offer ?
Mcdavidjones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcdavidjones Elementary School part of?
Mcdavidjones Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 836 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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