Very Good
#503 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 37% in state
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind
Elementary School · Mobile County · Mobile, AL
A Mobile County elementary school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3980 Burma Road, Mobile, AL 36693
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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
43.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$69,580
Median home value
$199,000
Median rent
$1,090/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36693; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Shepard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| St Dominic Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K | 0.3 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth Fonde Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 646 | Compare → |
| Cottage Hill Christian Academy, LowerPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 642 | 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
- #16 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
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind is a public elementary school in Mobile, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 48 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #503 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind
What grades does Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind serve?
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind?
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind?
The student-teacher ratio at Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind rank in AL?
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind ranks #503 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind's MySchoolScout rating?
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind a charter school?
No, Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind a Title I school?
No, Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind?
43.8% of students at Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind 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
- 48
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Mobile County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.6%
- Phone
- (251) 221-5454
- Area population (ZIP 36693)
- 18,257
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 36693; 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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