Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Augusta Evans School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Augusta Evans School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Augusta Evans School's student population of 232 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Augusta Evans School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Augusta Evans School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1140 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
50%
32%
White
41%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Augusta Evans School's ranking?
Augusta Evans School is ranked #1140 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Augusta Evans School often compared to?
Augusta Evans Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goodwill Easter Seal Center Special Child, Baker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Augusta Evans School?
The graduation rate of Augusta Evans School is 20%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Augusta Evans School?
232 students attend Augusta Evans School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Augusta Evans School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Augusta Evans School?
Augusta Evans School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Augusta Evans School offer ?
Augusta Evans School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Augusta Evans School part of?
Augusta Evans School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Augusta Evans School located?
Augusta Evans School is located in the Hillsdale neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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