Pillans Middle School ranked #1235 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #1088 in 2012 and fluctuating within the bottom 50% statewide over recent years.
Math proficiency declined sharply from 70% in 2012 to 3% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30%; reading proficiency was 17% in 2022, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment decreased from 824 students in 1999 to 485 in 2023, while minority enrollment remained high at 96%, with 453 students eligible for free lunch, ranking in the top 5% statewide for free lunch eligibility.
The school serves grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 485 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 as of 2023, reflecting a slight decrease in staff and students over recent years.
Graduation rates at this Mobile County, Alabama middle school reached 87% in 2023, slightly below the state rate of 88% but above the district average of 85%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pillans Middle School serves the southeast part of Mobile, AL, covering an area of approximately 16.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pillans Middle School's student population of 440 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Pillans 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 Pillans Middle School is 0.24, which is less 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
#1235 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Black
87%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
5%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pillans Middle School's ranking?
Pillans Middle School is ranked #1235 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pillans Middle School often compared to?
Pillans Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunbar Creative Performing Arts, Phillips Preparatory Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Pillans Middle School?
440 students attend Pillans Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pillans Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pillans Middle School?
Pillans Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pillans Middle School offer ?
Pillans Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pillans Middle School part of?
Pillans Middle School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Pillans Middle School located?
Pillans Middle School is located in the Rosedale neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 2 other public schools located in Rosedale.
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