Bernice J Causey Middle School ranked #461 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #600 in 2018 but showing fluctuating rank trends over the past decade.
Math proficiency was 28%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023, though reading proficiency stood at 52%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 55%, notably higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly declined from 1,530 students in 2019 to 1,418 students in 2023, while minority enrollment remained significant at 47%, including a diverse racial composition with 421 Black, 737 White, and 144 Hispanic students.
The school serves grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 1,405 students and a student–teacher ratio of 21:1, reflecting stable staffing levels with 68 teachers in recent years.
Graduation rates were consistently below the state average, with 86% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%, though slightly above the district rate of 85%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Bernice J Causey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Bernice J Causey Middle School's student population of 1,405 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
School Motto
Excellence in Learning, Leadership, and Life
Bernice J Causey Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernice J Causey Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#461 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
30%
32%
White
53%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Bernice J Causey Middle School's ranking?
Bernice J Causey Middle School is ranked #461 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bernice J Causey Middle School often compared to?
Bernice J Causey Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burns Middle School, Semmes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bernice J Causey Middle School?
1,405 students attend Bernice J Causey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bernice J Causey Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bernice J Causey Middle School?
Bernice J Causey Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bernice J Causey Middle School offer ?
Bernice J Causey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bernice J Causey Middle School part of?
Bernice J Causey Middle School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Bernice J Causey Middle School located?
Bernice J Causey Middle School is located in the Warwick neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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