Old Shell Road Magnet School

3160 Heather St
Mobile, AL 36607
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Old Shell Road Magnet School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
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 (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 10% in AL
  • : 43% (Top 10%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Old Shell Road Magnet School's student population of 368 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Old Shell Road Magnet School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#71 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
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43%
24%
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80%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
5%
10%
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Black
62%
32%
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White
26%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 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, Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 43% (Top 10%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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