Serving 46 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mobile Mental Health Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mobile Mental Health Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mobile Mental Health Center's student population of 46 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Motto
One Mind, One Heart, One Mission
School Rankings
Mobile Mental Health Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mobile Mental Health Center is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1005 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
56%
32%
White
35%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mobile Mental Health Center's ranking?
Mobile Mental Health Center is ranked #1005 out of 1,275 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mobile Mental Health Center?
46 students attend Mobile Mental Health Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mobile Mental Health Center students are Black, 35% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mobile Mental Health Center?
Mobile Mental Health Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mobile Mental Health Center offer ?
Mobile Mental Health Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mobile Mental Health Center part of?
Mobile Mental Health Center is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mobile Mental Health Center located?
Mobile Mental Health Center is located in the Canterbury neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Canterbury.
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