Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Taylor White 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Taylor White Elementary School serves the southwest part of Mobile, AL, covering an area of approximately 17.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taylor White Elementary School's student population of 446 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Taylor White Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor White Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#278 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor White Elementary School's ranking?
Taylor White Elementary School is ranked #278 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Taylor White Elementary School often compared to?
Taylor White Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elsie Collier Elementary School, Hutchens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Taylor White Elementary School?
446 students attend Taylor White Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Taylor White Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taylor White Elementary School?
Taylor White Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taylor White Elementary School offer ?
Taylor White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Taylor White Elementary School part of?
Taylor White Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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