Excellent
#95 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 7% in state
Hutchens Elementary School
Elementary School · Mobile County · Mobile, AL
A Mobile County elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10005 West Lake Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
- Math 94% proficient (2009)
- Reading 84% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hutchens Elementary School score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2009, to 84% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (2009 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 3 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hutchens Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowlake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Montessori World SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.5 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Orourke Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 813 | Compare → |
| Cottage Hill Christian Academy at West CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 604 | 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
- #4 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
Hutchens Elementary School is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hutchens Elementary School
Hutchens Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mobile, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 584 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hutchens Elementary School
What grades does Hutchens Elementary School serve?
Hutchens Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Hutchens Elementary School?
Hutchens Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutchens Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hutchens Elementary School rank in AL?
Hutchens Elementary School ranks #95 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Hutchens Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hutchens Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Hutchens Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hutchens Elementary School has 94% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hutchens Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hutchens Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hutchens Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hutchens Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hutchens Elementary School?
32.0% of students at Hutchens Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 584
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mobile County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (251) 221-1420
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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