Below Average
#1156 of 1,356 schools in AL
Bernice J Causey Middle School
Middle School · Mobile County · Mobile, AL
A Mobile County middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2205 McFarland Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bernice J Causey Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bernice J Causey Middle 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$75,236
Median home value
$234,200
Median rent
$1,192/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36695; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mobile Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 612 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mobile County
- Schools in district
- 92
- Rank in district
- #58 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
Bernice J Causey Middle School is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bernice J Causey Middle School
Bernice J Causey Middle School is a public middle school in Mobile, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 1,405 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,156 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bernice J Causey Middle School
What grades does Bernice J Causey Middle School serve?
Bernice J Causey Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bernice J Causey Middle School?
Bernice J Causey Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernice J Causey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernice J Causey Middle School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bernice J Causey Middle School rank in AL?
Bernice J Causey Middle School ranks #1,156 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Bernice J Causey Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bernice J Causey Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Bernice J Causey Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bernice J Causey Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bernice J Causey Middle School a charter school?
No, Bernice J Causey Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bernice J Causey Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bernice J Causey Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bernice J Causey Middle School?
52.7% of students at Bernice J Causey Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mobile County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (251) 221-2060
- Area population (ZIP 36695)
- 52,923
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 36695; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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