Booker T Washington Middle School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools in overall testing in 2023, holding a state rank near #1210 with a downward trend from #1174 in 2019.
Math proficiency was 6% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 15%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 6–9%, below the state average.
Enrollment declined from 583 students in 2002 to 305 in 2023, with minority enrollment consistently high at 98% and free lunch eligibility rising from 79% in 1999 to 94% in 2023, indicating increasing socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades 6–8 with 305 students and 20 teachers in 2023, producing a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, improving from a peak ratio of 34:1 in 2021.
Graduation rates at this Mobile County NJ high school steadily improved, reaching 92% in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%, despite persistent academic proficiency challenges.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Booker T Washington Middle School's student population of 305 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
To teach all students to become lifelong learners
Booker T Washington Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T Washington Middle School is 0.17, 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
#1210 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
91%
32%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Booker T Washington Middle School's ranking?
Booker T Washington Middle School is ranked #1210 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Booker T Washington Middle School often compared to?
Booker T Washington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burns Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Booker T Washington Middle School?
305 students attend Booker T Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Booker T Washington Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Booker T Washington Middle School?
Booker T Washington Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Booker T Washington Middle School offer ?
Booker T Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Booker T Washington Middle School part of?
Booker T Washington Middle School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Booker T Washington Middle School located?
Booker T Washington Middle School is located in the Carver neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Carver.
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