Glendale Elementary School in Mobile, AL, closed in 2015 and had served grades PK through 5 prior to closing.
The school's ranking and test performance data are not available for years after closure; prior to closing, it experienced notable declines in math proficiency from 82% in 2013 to 10% in 2023, well below the state average of 30%.
Reading proficiency at Glendale fell from 84% in 2013 to 25% in 2022, which was lower than the state average of 47% during that year.
Enrollment declined from 372 students in 2000 to zero students by 2015, with a student–teacher ratio around 12–14:1 before closure.
Over its operational history, the percentage of students eligible for free lunch remained high, consistently above 90%, reflecting a significant socioeconomic characteristic of the Mobile County NJ high school community it served.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (07-08)
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Asian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)n/a
4%
Black
(07-08)100%
36%
White
(07-08)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
92%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Glendale Elementary School?
291 students attend Glendale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Glendale Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Glendale Elementary School offer ?
Glendale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Glendale Elementary School part of?
Glendale Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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