William Henry Brazier Elementary School in Mobile, AL, closed in 2018 after serving grades PK–5 with 231 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
The school's state ranking declined notably from #257 in 2011 to #1058 in 2017 before closure.
Math proficiency was consistently lower than the state average, dropping to 6% in 2023 compared to 30% statewide.
Reading proficiency remained substantially below the state average, measured at 15% versus 47% in 2022.
The student body was predominantly Black (99%) with 80% eligible for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AL state average).
How many students attend William Henry Brazier Elementary School?
231 students attend William Henry Brazier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of William Henry Brazier Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Henry Brazier Elementary School?
William Henry Brazier Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does William Henry Brazier Elementary School offer ?
William Henry Brazier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William Henry Brazier Elementary School part of?
William Henry Brazier Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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