Phillips Preparatory Middle School ranked #91 statewide in Alabama for 2023, showing a decline from a peak rank of #1 in 2013 but remaining within the top 10% overall in the state as a consistently high–performing Mobile County NJ high school.
Math proficiency was 50% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 87%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 80–84%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 899 students in 2015 to 438 in 2023, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 25% in 2015 to 41% in 2023, indicating growing socioeconomic need; minority enrollment stood at 67%.
The school served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 438 students and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 in 2023, among the lowest ratios in the district, reflecting high student attention.
Graduation rates ranged from 79% in 2013 to 87% in 2023, slightly below the Alabama state average of 88% in recent years, highlighting a consistent performance trend over the decade.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phillips Preparatory Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Phillips Preparatory Middle School's student population of 453 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Phillips Preparatory Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillips Preparatory Middle School is 0.65, which is more 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
#91 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
48%
31%
White
34%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillips Preparatory Middle School's ranking?
Phillips Preparatory Middle School is ranked #91 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Phillips Preparatory Middle School often compared to?
Phillips Preparatory Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkshaw Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Phillips Preparatory Middle School?
453 students attend Phillips Preparatory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Phillips Preparatory Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phillips Preparatory Middle School?
Phillips Preparatory Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phillips Preparatory Middle School offer ?
Phillips Preparatory Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phillips Preparatory Middle School part of?
Phillips Preparatory Middle School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Phillips Preparatory Middle School located?
Phillips Preparatory Middle School is located in the South Crichton neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 2 other public schools located in South Crichton.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school provides lots of help in each subject and im glad to be apart of it
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