Summary:
The 36613 zip code area in Mobile, Alabama is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 high school. While the schools serve predominantly low-income communities, Indian Springs Elementary stands out with its more diverse student population and stronger academic performance compared to the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd grade English. In contrast, Mattie T Blount High School has the lowest proficiency rates among the schools, with only 2.85% of 11th-grade students proficient in Math, despite receiving higher per-student spending than the other schools.
The racial makeup of the schools varies, with CollinsRhodes Elementary having the highest percentage of African American students at 96.1%. This diversity at Indian Springs Elementary may be a contributing factor to its stronger academic performance. However, all three schools serve communities with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.27% at Indian Springs Elementary to 90.08% at CollinsRhodes Elementary, indicating the significant socioeconomic challenges these schools face.
While Mattie T Blount High School has shown some improvement in recent years, moving from a 0-star to a 1-star rating, there is still substantial room for growth, particularly in core subject areas like Math and English. Identifying and addressing the specific challenges faced by this school, as well as the other schools in the Mobile County district, could lead to better outcomes for students in the 36613 zip code area.
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