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#318 of 1,331 schools in AL

Top 24% in state

Old Shell Road Magnet School

Elementary School · Mobile County

3160 Heather St, Mobile, AL 36607

369
Students
17.6:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 5th
Grades Served
Top 24%
in AL

About Old Shell Road Magnet School

Old Shell Road Magnet School is a public elementary school in Mobile, AL, part of the Mobile County. The school serves approximately 369 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9/10, placing it in the 76.2th percentile among AL schools — an average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $40,681, where 31% 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 Progress5.9Average36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-0.59 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.5Exceptional36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67%
Reading/ELA Proficiency82%
Reading vs. State Avg-0.8 pts
Overall Proficiency75%
Expected (poverty-adj.)34%
vs. Expected+40.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment5.0Average29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1

Old Shell Road Magnet School — Students at Old Shell Road Magnet School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

68.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How Old Shell Road Magnet School Compares

See how Old Shell Road Magnet School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.9/10
76th percentile in AL
Academic
9.5/10
9.5/10
Growth
5.9/10
Above average
Equity
5.5/10
Above average
Environment
5.0/10
Above average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
69%
Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
21 teachers

Location

3160 Heather St, Mobile, AL 36607

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Phillips Preparatory Middle School Mobile 0.2 mi 6.6
SpencerWestlawn Elementary School Mobile 1.0 mi 4.7
UMS-WRIGHT PREPARATORY SCHOOL Mobile 0.9 mi 5.1
Mary B Austin Elementary School Mobile 1.0 mi 6.4
ST PIUS X SCHOOL Mobile 1.2 mi 5.1
ST IGNATIUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mobile 1.5 mi 5.1
Holloway Elementary Mobile 1.7 mi 6.7
Acceleration Day and Evening Academy MOBILE 1.9 mi 4.5
Acceleration Preparatory Academy MOBILE 1.9 mi 5.5
Murphy High School Mobile 2.1 mi 3.4
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS ACADEMY Mobile 2.4 mi 5.1
LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mobile 2.2 mi 5.1
Forest Hill Elementary School Mobile 2.3 mi 6.5
EicholdMertz School of Math and Science Mobile 2.4 mi 5.7
Booker T Washington Middle School Mobile 2.2 mi 4.4
The Pathway Mobile 2.6 mi 7.0
Continuous Learning Center Mobile 2.3 mi 3.4
John L Leflore Magnet School Mobile 2.4 mi 4.8
ChastangFournier Middle School Mobile 2.7 mi 5.7
CL Scarborough Model Middle School Mobile 2.6 mi 3.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 36607 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$40,681

Median Home Value

$125,000

Median Rent

$999/mo

Population

5,529

College Educated

31.4%

Homeownership

56%

Avg Commute

18.5 min

Poverty Rate

21.7%

Median Age

49.7

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Carbon Hill ElementaryJunior High School Carbon Hill, AL 6.9
Charles A Brown Elementary School Birmingham, AL 6.9
Cleburne County Elementary School Heflin, AL 6.9
Elkmont Elementary School Elkmont, AL 6.9
Greenville Elementary School Greenville, AL 6.9
Harlan Elementary School Florence, AL 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Old Shell Road Magnet School

What grades does Old Shell Road Magnet School serve?

Old Shell Road Magnet School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Old Shell Road Magnet School?

Old Shell Road Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Shell Road Magnet School?

The student-teacher ratio at Old Shell Road Magnet School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Old Shell Road Magnet School rank in AL?

Old Shell Road Magnet School is ranked #318 out of 1,331 schools in AL.

What is Old Shell Road Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?

Old Shell Road Magnet School has a composite rating of 6.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Old Shell Road Magnet School a charter school?

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

Is Old Shell Road Magnet School a Title I school?

No, Old Shell Road Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Old Shell Road Magnet School?

68.6% of students at Old Shell Road 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
369
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Free/Reduced Lunch
68.6%
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