Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Pathway ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Pathway ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
The Pathway's student population of 405 students has grown by 159% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 89% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
The Pathway 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 The Pathway is 0.40, 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
#1269 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
75%
32%
White
19%
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
87%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 The Pathway's ranking?
The Pathway is ranked #1269 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend The Pathway?
405 students attend The Pathway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of The Pathway students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Pathway?
The Pathway has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Pathway offer ?
The Pathway offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Pathway part of?
The Pathway is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is The Pathway located?
The Pathway is located in the Trinity Garden neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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