Old Shell Road Magnet School serves 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Old Shell Road Magnet School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Shell Road Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Old Shell Road Magnet School's student population of 368 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Old Shell Road Magnet School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Old Shell Road Magnet School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#71 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
62%
32%
White
26%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Old Shell Road Magnet School's ranking?
Old Shell Road Magnet School is ranked #71 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Old Shell Road Magnet School often compared to?
Old Shell Road Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W H Council Traditional School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Old Shell Road Magnet School?
368 students attend Old Shell Road Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Old Shell Road Magnet School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Shell Road Magnet School?
Old Shell Road Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Old Shell Road Magnet School offer ?
Old Shell Road Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Old Shell Road Magnet School part of?
Old Shell Road Magnet School is part of Mobile County School District.
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