Mobile County Training Middle School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools in 2023, with its state ranking declining from #1051 in 2021 to #1193 in 2023.
Math proficiency was 2% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 20% to 24%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was between 6% and 9%, below the state average.
Enrollment declined from 235 students in 2021 to 211 in 2023, with 98% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting a high level of socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 6 through 8 with 211 students and 14 teachers in 2023, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, one of the lowest ratios among Alabama middle schools.
The student population was predominantly Black (206 of 211 students) with a gender distribution of 55% male and 45% female in 2023 at this Mobile County NJ middle school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mobile County Training Middle School's student population of 193 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Mobile County Training Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mobile County Training Middle School is 0.06, which is less 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
#1193 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
97%
31%
White
n/a
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mobile County Training Middle School's ranking?
Mobile County Training Middle School is ranked #1193 out of 1,275 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mobile County Training Middle School?
193 students attend Mobile County Training Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mobile County Training Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mobile County Training Middle School?
Mobile County Training Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mobile County Training Middle School offer ?
Mobile County Training Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mobile County Training Middle School part of?
Mobile County Training Middle School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mobile County Training Middle School located?
Mobile County Training Middle School is located in the Plateau neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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