Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-10, The Pathway ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Pathway ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
The Pathway's student population of 396 students has grown by 176% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-10
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
The Pathway 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 The Pathway is 0.42, 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
#1269 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
74%
31%
White
19%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pathway's ranking?
The Pathway is ranked #1269 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Pathway?
The graduation rate of The Pathway is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 81%.
How many students attend The Pathway?
396 students attend The Pathway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of The Pathway students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Pathway?
The Pathway has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Pathway offer ?
The Pathway offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-10 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Pathway part of?
The Pathway is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is The Pathway located?
The Pathway is located in the Trinity Garden neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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