Excellent
#337 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 25% in state
Dawes Intermediate School
Elementary School · Mobile County · Mobile, AL
A Mobile County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10451 W Lake Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
- Math 61% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% vs AL 91% (2024)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dawes Intermediate School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 41 points since 2020, reaching 95% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dawes Intermediate 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowlake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Orourke Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 813 | Compare → |
| Cottage Hill Christian Academy at West CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| Dauphin Island Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | Not available | 58 | 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
- #11 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
Dawes Intermediate School is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dawes Intermediate School
Dawes Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Mobile, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 540 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
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 ranks #337 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Dawes Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dawes Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Dawes Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dawes Intermediate School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mobile County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (251) 221-1485
- 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 · 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 36695; 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, 2010-2022, multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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