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#357 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 26% in state

Anna F Booth Elementary School

Elementary School · Mobile County · Irvington, AL

A Mobile County elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

17001 Hurricane Blvd, Irvington, AL 36544

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency86.6% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+27.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$13,245
Chronic Absenteeism30.8%

Students at Anna F Booth Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 42 points since 2020, reaching 87% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2024
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Anna F Booth Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average260/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,405

Median home value

$116,400

Median rent

$757/mo

College educated

9.4%

Homeownership

75.3%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36544; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Beacon of Hope Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–53.2 mi48Compare →
Cora Castlen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–54.3 mi424Compare →
Dauphin Island Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–5Not available58Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Mobile County

Schools in district
92
Rank in district
#12 of 87
District spending per student
$13,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Anna F Booth Elementary School is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Anna F Booth Elementary School

Anna F Booth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Irvington, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 412 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #357 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Anna F Booth Elementary School

What grades does Anna F Booth Elementary School serve?

Anna F Booth Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Anna F Booth Elementary School?

Anna F Booth Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anna F Booth Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Anna F Booth Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Anna F Booth Elementary School rank in AL?

Anna F Booth Elementary School ranks #357 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Anna F Booth Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Anna F Booth Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Anna F Booth Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Anna F Booth Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Anna F Booth Elementary School a charter school?

No, Anna F Booth Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Anna F Booth Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Anna F Booth Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anna F Booth Elementary School?

76.2% of students at Anna F Booth Elementary 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
412
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Mobile County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.8%
Area population (ZIP 36544)
10,800
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
43.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36544; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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