Serving 312 students in grades 6-8, Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle 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 2% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 312 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 2% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School's ranking?
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School is ranked #1232 out of 1,285 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School?
312 students attend Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School?
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School offer ?
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School located?
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School is located in the South Eastlake neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 2 other public schools located in South Eastlake.
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The nearest high school to Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School is Dupuy Alternative School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is I3 Academy Phase 2 (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 312 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 2% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
