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#726 of 1,331 schools in AL

Dawes Intermediate School

Elementary School · Mobile County

10451 W Lake Rd, Mobile, AL 36695

540
Students
21.6:1
Student-Teacher
3rd – 5th
Grades Served
#726 of 1,331 in AL

About Dawes Intermediate School

Dawes Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Mobile, AL, part of the Mobile County. The school serves approximately 540 students in grades 3rd – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 21.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3/10, placing it in the 45.5th percentile among AL schools — an average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $75,236, where 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-1.12 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61%
Reading/ELA Proficiency73%
Reading vs. State Avg-18 pts
Overall Proficiency67%
Expected (poverty-adj.)62%
vs. Expected+4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment1.4Significantly Below Average29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.6:1

Dawes Intermediate School — Students at Dawes Intermediate School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

29.8%

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 Dawes Intermediate School Compares

See how Dawes Intermediate School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.3/10
46th percentile in AL
Academic
8.4/10
8.4/10
Growth
5.4/10
Above average
Equity
5.5/10
Above average
Environment
1.4/10
Below average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
30%
Teaching Staff
22:1 student-teacher ratio
25 teachers

Location

10451 W Lake Rd, Mobile, AL 36695

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Hutchens Elementary School Mobile 0.6 mi 7.5
Bernice J Causey Middle School Mobile 2.8 mi 3.9
Meadowlake Elementary Mobile 3.7 mi 3.4
Baker High School Mobile 4.3 mi 3.0
MONTESSORI WORLD SCHOOL Mobile 4.0 mi 5.1
ORourke Elementary School Mobile 4.1 mi 5.2
COTTAGE HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AT WEST CAMPUS Mobile 5.0 mi 5.1
Taylor White Elementary School Mobile 5.8 mi 6.3
Elsie Collier Elementary School Mobile 5.9 mi 6.6
MOBILE JUNIOR ACADEMY Mobile 5.3 mi 5.1
Pearl Haskew Elementary Irvington 6.0 mi 5.4
COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mobile 5.9 mi 5.1
FAITH ACADEMY Mobile 6.5 mi 5.1
Burns Middle School Mobile 6.2 mi 4.6
J B SHELTON ACADEMY INC Mobile 6.8 mi 5.1
Breitling Elementary School Grand Bay 7.5 mi 6.3
Mobile Mental Health Center Mobile 6.6 mi 7.2
WC Griggs Elementary School Mobile 6.7 mi 4.7
MOBILE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mobile 6.8 mi 5.1
Saint Elmo Elementary School Irvington 7.8 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 36695 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$75,236

Median Home Value

$234,200

Median Rent

$1,192/mo

Population

52,923

College Educated

33.5%

Homeownership

69.1%

Avg Commute

29.5 min

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Median Age

36.1

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Johnson Elementary School Montgomery, AL 5.3
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School Theodore, AL 5.3
Parkside Elementary School Baileyton, AL 5.3
Susan Moore Elementary School Blountsville, AL 5.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dawes Intermediate School

What grades does Dawes Intermediate School serve?

Dawes Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Dawes Intermediate School?

Dawes Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawes Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dawes Intermediate School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dawes Intermediate School rank in AL?

Dawes Intermediate School is ranked #726 out of 1,331 schools in AL.

What is Dawes Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dawes Intermediate School has a composite rating of 5.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Dawes Intermediate School a charter school?

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

Is Dawes Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Dawes Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dawes Intermediate School?

29.8% of students at Dawes Intermediate 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
540
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Free/Reduced Lunch
29.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
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