Excellent
#159 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 12% in state
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies
Middle School · Mobile County · Mobile, AL
A Mobile County middle school serving grades 6th – 9th.
504 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies 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 84Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,430/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mobile), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,000
Median home value
$258,300
Median rent
$596/mo
College educated
44.6%
Homeownership
21.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar Creative Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Calloway Smith Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Booker T Washington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Ums-wright Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,132 | Compare → |
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
- #6 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
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies is a public middle school in Mobile, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 272 students in grades 6th-9th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies
What grades does Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies serve?
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies serves students in grades 6th through 9th.
How many students attend Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies?
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies rank in AL?
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies ranks #159 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies has 52% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies a charter school?
No, Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies a Title I school?
No, Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies?
29.0% of students at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies 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
- 6th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Mobile County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.5%
- Phone
- (251) 221-1040
- Area population (ZIP 36602)
- 897
- Area median age
- 61.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 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.
- 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 36602; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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