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Below Average

#822 of 1,331 schools in AL

Clarkshaw Magnet School

Middle School · Mobile County

5960 Arlberg Street, Mobile, AL 36608

544
Students
17.5:1
Student-Teacher
5th – 8th
Grades Served
#822 of 1,331 in AL

About Clarkshaw Magnet School

Clarkshaw Magnet School is a public middle school in Mobile, AL, part of the Mobile County. The school serves approximately 544 students in grades 5th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9/10, placing it in the 38.3th percentile among AL schools — an average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $64,372, where 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a midsize city setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.5Significantly Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-7.63 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35%
Reading/ELA Proficiency81%
Overall Proficiency58%
Expected (poverty-adj.)46%
vs. Expected+12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment5.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1

Clarkshaw Magnet School — Students at Clarkshaw Magnet School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

52.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How Clarkshaw Magnet School Compares

See how Clarkshaw Magnet School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.9/10
38th percentile in AL
Academic
8.6/10
8.6/10
Growth
1.5/10
Below average
Equity
5.5/10
Above average
Environment
5.2/10
Above average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
52%
Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
31 teachers

Location

5960 Arlberg Street, Mobile, AL 36608

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.3 mi
School Distance Rating
John Will Elementary School Mobile 0.5 mi 4.9
Orchard Elementary School Mobile 0.8 mi 3.3
Augusta Evans School Mobile 1.4 mi 5.3
AL-IMAN ACADEMY OF MOBILE Mobile 2.0 mi 5.1
CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mobile 2.4 mi 5.1
Forest Hill Elementary School Mobile 2.2 mi 6.5
ER Dickson Elementary School Mobile 2.6 mi 3.8
CL Scarborough Model Middle School Mobile 2.5 mi 3.4
ST IGNATIUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mobile 2.7 mi 5.1
J B SHELTON ACADEMY INC Mobile 3.5 mi 5.1
Mary B Austin Elementary School Mobile 3.1 mi 6.4
Indian Springs Elementary School Eight Mile 3.4 mi 5.6
COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mobile 3.7 mi 5.1
ST LUKE'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Mobile 3.9 mi 5.1
KNOLLWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Mobile 4.0 mi 5.1
Mattie T Blount High School Eight Mile 4.3 mi 2.7
Acceleration Day and Evening Academy MOBILE 4.1 mi 4.5
Acceleration Preparatory Academy MOBILE 4.1 mi 5.5
FAITH ACADEMY Mobile 3.8 mi 5.1
Denton Magnet School of Technology Mobile 4.3 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 36608 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$64,372

Median Home Value

$234,400

Median Rent

$1,045/mo

Population

37,599

College Educated

41.8%

Homeownership

54.7%

Avg Commute

23.1 min

Poverty Rate

15.9%

Median Age

33.7

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Collins Intermediate School Scottsboro, AL 4.9
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts Mobile, AL 4.9
Guntersville Middle School Guntersville, AL 4.9
Northport Intermediate School Northport, AL 4.9
Prattville Intermediate School Prattville, AL 4.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Clarkshaw Magnet School

What grades does Clarkshaw Magnet School serve?

Clarkshaw Magnet School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Clarkshaw Magnet School?

Clarkshaw Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkshaw Magnet School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clarkshaw Magnet School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clarkshaw Magnet School rank in AL?

Clarkshaw Magnet School is ranked #822 out of 1,331 schools in AL.

What is Clarkshaw Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clarkshaw Magnet School has a composite rating of 4.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Clarkshaw Magnet School a charter school?

No, Clarkshaw Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clarkshaw Magnet School a Title I school?

No, Clarkshaw Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarkshaw Magnet School?

52.4% of students at Clarkshaw Magnet School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
544
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Free/Reduced Lunch
52.4%
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Mobile County
Data Year
2023–2024

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details