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#1217 of 1,356 schools in AL

Maryvale Elementary School

Elementary School · Mobile County · Mobile, AL

A Mobile County elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1901 N Maryvale St, Mobile, AL 36605

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.6% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-18.2 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$13,245
Chronic Absenteeism48.6%

Students at Maryvale Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 50 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
24%
ELA
7%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
16%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
18%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
18%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
20%
2024
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Maryvale 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat 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

$45,064

Median home value

$97,800

Median rent

$1,026/mo

College educated

16.7%

Homeownership

52.6%

Poverty rate

28.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Revelation Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–50.9 mi33Compare →
George Hall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–51.3 mi267Compare →
Eicholdmertz School of Math and ScienceEnrollment path unverified9.5PK–51.5 mi511Compare →
Dauphin Island Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–5Not available58Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#65 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

Maryvale Elementary School is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maryvale Elementary School

Maryvale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mobile, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 451 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,217 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maryvale Elementary School

What grades does Maryvale Elementary School serve?

Maryvale Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Maryvale Elementary School?

Maryvale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maryvale Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Maryvale Elementary School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maryvale Elementary School rank in AL?

Maryvale Elementary School ranks #1,217 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Maryvale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Maryvale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Maryvale Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maryvale Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Maryvale Elementary School a charter school?

No, Maryvale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Maryvale Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Maryvale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maryvale Elementary School?

93.3% of students at Maryvale 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 – 5th
Enrollment
451
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Mobile County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.6%
Area population (ZIP 36605)
25,628
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
38.7
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 36605; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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