Lott Middle School ranked #671 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #756 in 2021 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide; its overall testing rank has fluctuated over the past decade with a low of #1027 in 2015.
Math proficiency was 19% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, showing a decline from 37% in 2019; reading proficiency was 47%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%, with an upward trend from 33% in 2019.
Minority enrollment comprised 43% of the student body in 2023, with total enrollment slightly declining from 447 students in 2022 to 429 in 2023; approximately 74% of students were eligible for free lunch, indicating sustained socioeconomic challenges.
Lott Middle School served grades 6 through 8 in Citronelle, Alabama, with an enrollment of 422 and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 19:1 as of 2023.
The school's science proficiency ranged from 35% to 39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%; graduation rates improved to 86% in 2023 but remained slightly below the state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Lott Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Lott Middle School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Lott 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 Lott Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
13%
32%
White
57%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Lott Middle School's ranking?
Lott Middle School is ranked #671 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Lott Middle School?
422 students attend Lott Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lott Middle School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lott Middle School?
Lott Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lott Middle School offer ?
Lott Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lott Middle School part of?
Lott Middle School is part of Mobile County School District.
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