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Orourke Elementary School vs. Hutchens Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Orourke Elementary School
1975 Leroy Stevens Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
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8/
10
Top 30%
Hutchens Elementary School
10005 West Lake Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
Top Rankings

Orourke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 813 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orourke Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Hutchens Elementary School served grades Pre–K through 2 with an enrollment of 584 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in Mobile, Alabama.
Math proficiency was reported at 94%, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency also stood at 94%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 20%, lower than the state average of 38%, indicating weaker science performance compared to state levels.
Minority enrollment accounted for 43% of students, with enrollment rising from 562 in 2019 to 584 in 2023, reflecting steady growth.
The school is Title I eligible and participates in the National School Lunch Program under the Community Eligibility Option, with 28% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-2
Total Students
813 students
584 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orourke Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hutchens Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orourke Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hutchens Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orourke Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hutchens Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orourke Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hutchens Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#375 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orourke Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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42%
(Top 30% in AL)
94%
(09-10 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orourke Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
94%
(09-10 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orourke Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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50-54%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orourke Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Orourke Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hutchens Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
69
48
Kindergarten Students
112
160
Grade 1 Students
121
178
Grade 2 Students
117
198
Grade 3 Students
134
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Grade 4 Students
116
-
Grade 5 Students
144
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Orourke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
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% Asian
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orourke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hutchens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orourke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hutchens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
36%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orourke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hutchens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orourke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hutchens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orourke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hutchens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orourke Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hutchens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orourke Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hutchens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orourke Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hutchens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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