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Phillips Preparatory Middle School

3255 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36607
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 499 students in grades 6-8, Phillips Preparatory Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 10% in AL
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Phillips Preparatory Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Phillips Preparatory Middle School's student population of 499 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
499 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Phillips Preparatory Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillips Preparatory Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#104 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Phillips Preparatory Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Phillips Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Phillips Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Phillips Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Phillips Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Phillips Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
44%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Phillips Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Phillips Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Phillips Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Phillips Preparatory Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Phillips Preparatory Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Phillips Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Phillips Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillips Preparatory Middle School's ranking?
Phillips Preparatory Middle School is ranked #104 out of 1,285 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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?
499 students attend Phillips Preparatory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Phillips Preparatory Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 14:1, 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
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   5/7/2020
This school is wonderful. It provides a high quality standard of education and I totally recommend!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Katie Bendolph
5   3/27/2020
This school offers a variety of languages and engineering/design classes. This helps to let students explore interest and potential career paths. The teachers work hard to keep kids focused and moving forward. Over this is a top-class, middle school. If eligible highly recommend you apply!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Graham Foster
5   11/15/2012
This school provides lots of help in each subject and im glad to be apart of it
- Posted by Student/Alumni - AETwi

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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