Very Good
#572 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 42% in state
The Pathway
Elementary School · Mobile County · Mobile, AL
A Mobile County elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2161 Butler St, Mobile, AL 36617
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Pathway score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 45 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (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 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where The Pathway 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
$39,922
Median home value
$75,800
Median rent
$1,061/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
49.2%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36617; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chastangfournier Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Wd Robbins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Grant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Prichard Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 82 | 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
- #20 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
The Pathway is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Pathway
The Pathway is a public elementary school in Mobile, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 405 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #572 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Pathway
What grades does The Pathway serve?
The Pathway serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Pathway?
The Pathway has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Pathway?
The student-teacher ratio at The Pathway is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Pathway rank in AL?
The Pathway ranks #572 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is The Pathway's MySchoolScout rating?
The Pathway has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 The Pathway?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Pathway has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is The Pathway a charter school?
No, The Pathway is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Pathway a Title I school?
No, The Pathway is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Pathway?
92.3% of students at The Pathway 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Mobile County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.2%
- Phone
- (251) 221-5010
- Area population (ZIP 36617)
- 11,952
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 36617; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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