Peter F Alba Middle School, a Bayou La Batre, AL middle school serving grades 6–8, ranked #641 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #274 in 2011 and showing a downward trend over recent years.
Math proficiency was 17% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a notable decline from 86% in 2012; reading proficiency was 51%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 45–49%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 608 students in 1999 to 473 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 34%; 67% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from about 55% in 1999, indicating increased socioeconomic need.
The school had 24 teachers in 2023, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, and served a nearly balanced gender distribution of 51% male and 49% female students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peter F Alba Middle School's student population of 473 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
It's Always a Great Day to be a Shark!
School Rankings
Peter F Alba 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 Peter F Alba Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#641 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
13%
32%
White
66%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peter F Alba Middle School's ranking?
Peter F Alba Middle School is ranked #641 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Peter F Alba Middle School?
473 students attend Peter F Alba Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Peter F Alba Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peter F Alba Middle School?
Peter F Alba Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Peter F Alba Middle School offer ?
Peter F Alba Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peter F Alba Middle School part of?
Peter F Alba Middle School is part of Mobile County School District.
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