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#1169 of 1,356 schools in AL

Cl Scarborough Model 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.

1800 Phillips Ln, Mobile, AL 36618

  • Math 2% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 28% proficient (2022)
  • 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$13,245
Chronic Absenteeism58.1%

Students at Cl Scarborough Model Middle School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency2%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
14%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
21%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
2%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

93.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cl Scarborough Model 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat 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

$59,075

Median home value

$155,500

Median rent

$1,102/mo

College educated

29.4%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

19.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clarkshaw Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.75–82.5 mi544Compare →
Phillips Preparatory Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.66–82.5 mi438Compare →
Al-iman Academy of MobilePrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–123.4 mi112Compare →
Ums-wright Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–123.4 mi1,132Compare →

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
#60 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

Cl Scarborough Model Middle School is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cl Scarborough Model Middle School

Cl Scarborough Model Middle School is a public middle school in Mobile, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 644 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,169 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cl Scarborough Model Middle School

What grades does Cl Scarborough Model Middle School serve?

Cl Scarborough Model Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Cl Scarborough Model Middle School?

Cl Scarborough Model Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cl Scarborough Model Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cl Scarborough Model Middle School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cl Scarborough Model Middle School rank in AL?

Cl Scarborough Model Middle School ranks #1,169 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Cl Scarborough Model Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cl Scarborough Model Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Cl Scarborough Model Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cl Scarborough Model Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cl Scarborough Model Middle School a charter school?

No, Cl Scarborough Model Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cl Scarborough Model Middle School a Title I school?

No, Cl Scarborough Model Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cl Scarborough Model Middle School?

93.6% of students at Cl Scarborough Model 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
644
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Mobile County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.1%
Area population (ZIP 36618)
17,438
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
39.5
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 36618; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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