Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-8, 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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The Pathway ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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The Pathway's student population of 322 students has grown by 106% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
The Pathway 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 The Pathway is 0.35, 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
#1217 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
79%
32%
White
16%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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The Pathway is ranked #1217 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend The Pathway?
322 students attend The Pathway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of The Pathway students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Pathway?
The Pathway has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Pathway offer ?
The Pathway offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
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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