Old Shell Road Magnet School, a kindergarten to 5th grade magnet school in Mobile, Alabama, ranked #23 in the state in 2023, improving from #71 in 2021 and maintaining a top 5% overall testing rank in Alabama.
Math proficiency ranged from 70% to 74% in 2023, significantly higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 80% to 84%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was between 60% and 69%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 369 students with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023; minority enrollment stood at 74%, with 211 students eligible for free lunch and 42 for reduced–price lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
The school had a steady increase in enrollment from 236 students in 2008 to 381 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 37% in 1999 to 57% in 2023.
Graduation rates ranged from 85% to 91% between 2021 and 2023, slightly below or approximately equal to the state average of about 88%, reflecting consistent performance over recent years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Shell Road Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Old Shell Road Magnet School's student population of 369 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Old Shell Road Magnet School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Shell Road Magnet School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
61%
31%
White
27%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Shell Road Magnet School's ranking?
Old Shell Road Magnet School is ranked #23 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Old Shell Road Magnet School often compared to?
Old Shell Road Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W H Council Traditional School, Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Old Shell Road Magnet School?
369 students attend Old Shell Road Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Old Shell Road Magnet School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Shell Road Magnet School?
Old Shell Road Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Old Shell Road Magnet School offer ?
Old Shell Road Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Old Shell Road Magnet School part of?
Old Shell Road Magnet School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Old Shell Road Magnet School located?
Old Shell Road Magnet School is located in the South Crichton neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 2 other public schools located in South Crichton.
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