Mary W Burroughs Elementary School

Summary:

Mary W Burroughs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Theodore, Alabama, serving 390 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Mobile County School District. Despite serving a predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages, ranking in the bottom half of Alabama elementary schools.

Mary W Burroughs has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (70.77%) compared to nearby schools like Olive J Dodge Elementary, Kate Shepard Elementary, and Nan Gray Davis Elementary, which range from 5.15% to 66.78% African American students. This racial disparity is reflected in the school's performance, with African American students significantly underperforming their White peers on standardized tests.

Despite the school's challenges, it has not shown meaningful improvement over the past decade, remaining in the bottom quartile of Alabama elementary schools with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as well as the school's low ranking and rating, suggest that Mary W Burroughs may face significant obstacles in terms of resources, teacher quality, and other factors that can impact student learning and achievement. Targeted interventions and support are needed to address the underlying issues and help the school better serve its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6875 Burroughs Ln
       Theodore, AL  36582


(251) 221-1077

District: Mobile County

SchoolDigger Rank:
587th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,481 Help


Students who attend Mary W Burroughs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Katherine H Hankins Middle School
High:    Theodore High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

African American:
70.8%
White:
15.9%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.6% Help


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Compare Details Mary W Burroughs Elementary School ranks worse than 85.8% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 47th among 50 ranked elementary schools in the Mobile County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.8%), White (15.9%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School is 17.7, which is the 16th best among 50 elementary schools in the Mobile County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School is $11,481, which is the 6th highest among 50 elementary schools in the Mobile County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mary W Burroughs Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mary W Burroughs Elementary School 587th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Mary W Burroughs Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mobile County:

SchoolDigger ranks Mobile County 96th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mary W Burroughs Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.31 515th 623 17.3%
2005 49.86 371st 688 46.1%
2006 38.61 481st 689 30.2%
2007 78.08 108th 698 84.5%
2008 47.51 408th 698 41.5%
2009 49.31 400th 696 42.5%
2010 41.14 514th 704 27.0%
2011 48.16 444th 709 37.4%
2012 32.50 561st 696 19.4%
2013 38.71 525th 696 24.6%
2014 32.28 502nd 695 27.8%
2015 31.93 494th 691 28.5%
2016 28.00 516th 691 25.3%
2017 22.25 558th 688 18.9%
2018 30.01 488th 680 28.2%
2019 23.98 517th 681 24.1%
2021 19.82 553rd 692 20.1%
2022 21.18 537th 687 21.8%
2023 25.24 508th 680 25.3%
2024 13.90 587th 684 14.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 13.77 263rd 280 6.1%
2021 18.61 375th 398 5.8%
2022 32.91 234th 345 32.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 28.68 442nd 567 22.0%
2018 39.74 415th 651 36.3%
2019 29.09 494th 649 23.9%
2021 25.80 500th 653 23.4%
2022 21.92 532nd 651 18.3%
2023 33.20 430th 623 31.0%
2024 15.64 591st 670 11.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 25.17 502nd 639 21.4%
2018 32.84 455th 640 28.9%
2019 23.84 515th 646 20.3%
2021 24.73 494th 656 24.7%
2022 29.10 467th 656 28.8%
2023 36.35 416th 645 35.5%
2024 21.61 521st 650 19.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.89 502nd 639 21.4%
2018 30.84 461st 650 29.1%
2019 28.22 484th 650 25.5%
2021 16.29 562nd 669 16.0%
2022 17.12 556th 669 16.9%
2023 17.73 529th 649 18.5%
2024 10.72 605th 655 7.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.60 214th 336 36.3%
2018 44.84 232nd 423 45.2%
2019 32.92 308th 426 27.7%
2021 32.80 288th 426 32.4%
2022 34.52 267th 426 37.3%
2023 48.49 194th 427 54.6%
2024 28.10 327th 420 22.1%
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Rank History for White students at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.49 491st 508 3.3%
2021 9.49 522nd 539 3.2%
2023 26.01 422nd 528 20.1%
2024 6.61 517th 535 3.4%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mary W Burroughs Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 523 523
1989 371 185 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1990 370 186 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1991 428 174 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1992 373 177 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1993 348 176 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1994 325 168 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1995 330 166 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1996 330 166 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1997 303 189 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1998 315 189 7 0 2 n/a n/a 0 513
1999 275 176 5 0 4 n/a n/a 0 460
2000 258 190 11 0 4 n/a n/a 0 463
2001 262 185 6 0 4 n/a n/a 0 457
2002 210 168 6 1 3 n/a n/a 0 388
2003 210 168 6 1 3 n/a n/a 0 388
2004 211 185 9 1 2 n/a n/a 9 417
2005 195 183 6 0 4 n/a n/a 0 388
2006 161 236 5 3 6 n/a n/a 10 421
2007 155 241 8 10 6 n/a n/a 9 429
2008 153 260 5 12 7 n/a n/a 0 437
2009 158 252 2 16 7 n/a n/a 0 435
2010 166 255 1 18 10 n/a n/a 14 464
2011 142 256 2 15 8 0 0 0 423
2012 124 255 5 7 2 0 8 0 401
2013 107 247 3 12 2 0 8 0 379
2014 95 237 3 9 0 0 15 0 359
2015 80 209 4 9 0 0 27 0 329
2016 70 234 6 13 0 0 7 0 330
2017 70 241 6 14 1 0 9 0 341
2018 78 245 10 14 0 2 13 0 362
2019 70 228 7 14 0 1 11 0 331
2020 61 245 9 19 0 0 15 0 349
2021 57 258 6 18 2 1 14 0 356
2022 81 280 5 25 1 0 28 0 420
2023 62 276 5 22 1 0 24 0 390

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 523 26.0 20.1 0
1989 556 26.0 21.3 n/a
1990 558 28.0 19.9 0
1991 602 28.0 21.5 n/a
1992 551 27.0 20.4 n/a
1993 525 31.0 16.9 n/a
1994 494 27.0 18.3 n/a
1995 500 29.5 16.9 n/a
1996 500 29.5 16.9 n/a
1997 502 30.5 16.5 76.9
1998 513 30.5 16.8 76.8
1999 460 33.0 13.9 79.3
2000 463 32.0 14.5 55.7
2001 457 30.0 15.3 87.7
2002 388 31.0 12.5 92.8
2003 388 31.0 12.5 92.8
2004 417 34.0 12.3 92.6
2005 388 25.8 15.0 95.1
2006 421 30.0 13.7 93.7
2007 429 28.0 15.3 86
2008 437 28.4 15.4 84.9
2009 435 30.4 14.2 85.7
2010 464 26.2 17.7 87.1
2011 423 31.2 13.5 88.9
2012 401 26.2 15.3 83.3
2013 379 30.2 12.5 87.1
2014 359 24.2 14.8 86.1
2015 329 20.0 16.4 64.4
2016 330 19.0 17.3 62.7
2017 341 19.2 17.7 65.1
2018 362 18.2 19.8 86.2
2019 331 21.2 15.6 85.5
2020 349 20.2 17.2 86
2021 356 20.2 17.6 86
2022 420 17.0 24.7 84
2023 390 22.0 17.7 84.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mary W Burroughs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 523 26.0 20.1 0
1989 556 26.0 21.3 n/a
1990 558 28.0 19.9 0
1991 602 28.0 21.5 n/a
1992 551 27.0 20.4 n/a
1993 525 31.0 16.9 n/a
1994 494 27.0 18.3 n/a
1995 500 29.5 16.9 n/a
1996 500 29.5 16.9 n/a
1997 502 30.5 16.5 76.9
1998 513 30.5 16.8 76.8
1999 460 33.0 13.9 79.3
2000 463 32.0 14.5 55.7
2001 457 30.0 15.3 87.7
2002 388 31.0 12.5 92.8
2003 388 31.0 12.5 92.8
2004 417 34.0 12.3 92.6
2005 388 25.8 15.0 95.1
2006 421 30.0 13.7 93.7
2007 429 28.0 15.3 86
2008 437 28.4 15.4 84.9
2009 435 30.4 14.2 85.7
2010 464 26.2 17.7 87.1
2011 423 31.2 13.5 88.9
2012 401 26.2 15.3 83.3
2013 379 30.2 12.5 87.1
2014 359 24.2 14.8 86.1
2015 329 20.0 16.4 64.4
2016 330 19.0 17.3 62.7
2017 341 19.2 17.7 65.1
2018 362 18.2 19.8 86.2
2019 331 21.2 15.6 85.5
2020 349 20.2 17.2 86
2021 356 20.2 17.6 86
2022 420 17.0 24.7 84
2023 390 22.0 17.7 84.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary W Burroughs Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,952 (17.0%) $9,519 (82.9%) $11,481

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary W Burroughs Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 517th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 508th of 680 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary W Burroughs Elementary School)42.631.7
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)53.734.6
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mary W Burroughs Elementary School)28.913.8
 15.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)45.527
 18.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mary W Burroughs Elementary School)25.617.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)46.932.6
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students331390
 17.8%
African American228276
 21.1%
American Indian01
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic1422
 57.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White7062
 11.4%
Two or More Races1124
 118.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.5%84.6%
 0.9%


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Students at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School are 71% African American, 16% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Mary W Burroughs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Katherine H Hankins Middle School
High : Theodore High School

Mary W Burroughs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.2% of Alabama elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 390 students attended Mary W Burroughs Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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