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 (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pillans Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pillans Middle School's student population of 485 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.26, 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
#1235 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
86%
32%
White
4%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 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 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?
485 students attend Pillans Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pillans Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% 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 19:1, 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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