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Phillips Preparatory Middle School

3255 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36607
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10/
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Top 10%
Tel: (251) 221-2286
www.phillipsprep.com
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Phillips Preparatory Middle School serves 629 students in grades 6-8.
Phillips Preparatory Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (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 90% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 90% (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
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

School Overview

Phillips Preparatory Middle School's student population of 629 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Magnet School
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2011
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
629 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Phillips Preparatory Middle 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 Phillips Preparatory Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Phillips Preparatory Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
24%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Phillips Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Phillips Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
46%
32%
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White
36%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Phillips Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Phillips Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Mobile County School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What schools are Phillips Preparatory Middle School often compared to?

Phillips Preparatory Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkshaw Magnet School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Phillips Preparatory Middle School?

629 students attend Phillips Preparatory Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

46% of Phillips Preparatory Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 17:1, which is equal to 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

What school district is Phillips Preparatory Middle School part of?

Phillips Preparatory Middle School is part of Mobile County School District.

School Calendar

View the Phillips Preparatory Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Spring Break (Schools Closed)
April 17, 2023 (Monday)
4th Quarter Ends - Last Day of School for Students
May 25, 2023 (Thursday)
Memorial Day Holiday (Schools Closed)
May 29, 2023 (Monday)

School Reviews

5   5/7/2020
This school is wonderful. It provides a high quality standard of education and I totally recommend!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Katie Bendolph
5   3/27/2020
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!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Graham Foster
5   11/15/2012
This school provides lots of help in each subject and im glad to be apart of it
- Posted by Student/Alumni - AETwi

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 90% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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