Phillips Preparatory Middle School ranked #91 statewide in Alabama for 2023, showing a decline from a peak rank of #1 in 2013 but remaining within the top 10% overall in the state as a consistently high–performing Mobile County NJ high school.
Math proficiency was 50% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 87%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 80–84%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 899 students in 2015 to 438 in 2023, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 25% in 2015 to 41% in 2023, indicating growing socioeconomic need; minority enrollment stood at 67%.
The school served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 438 students and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 in 2023, among the lowest ratios in the district, reflecting high student attention.
Graduation rates ranged from 79% in 2013 to 87% in 2023, slightly below the Alabama state average of 88% in recent years, highlighting a consistent performance trend over the decade.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phillips Preparatory Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Phillips Preparatory Middle School's student population of 453 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Phillips Preparatory Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillips Preparatory Middle School is 0.65, which is more 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
#91 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillips Preparatory Middle School's ranking?
Phillips Preparatory Middle School is ranked #91 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Phillips Preparatory Middle School often compared to?
Phillips Preparatory Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkshaw Magnet School, Denton Magnet School Of Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Phillips Preparatory Middle School?
453 students attend Phillips Preparatory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Phillips Preparatory Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phillips Preparatory Middle School?
Phillips Preparatory Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phillips Preparatory Middle School offer ?
Phillips Preparatory Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phillips Preparatory Middle School part of?
Phillips Preparatory Middle School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Phillips Preparatory Middle School located?
Phillips Preparatory Middle School is located in the South Crichton neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 2 other public schools located in South Crichton.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school provides lots of help in each subject and im glad to be apart of it
5 10/10/2025
This school offers a variety of languages and engineering/design classes. This helps to let students explore interest and potential career paths. The teachers work hard to keep kids focused and moving forward. Over this is a top-class, middle school. If eligible highly recommend you apply!
5 10/10/2025
This school is wonderful. It provides a high quality standard of education and I totally recommend!
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