Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School in Mobile, Alabama, was closed in 2015, ending its service for grades Pre鈥揔 through 5.
The school's state ranking declined from #940 in 2011 to #1159 in 2012, and it ceased ranking thereafter due to closure.
Math proficiency showed a downward trend before closure, declining to 37% in 2015, lower than the state average of 40%.
Reading proficiency was 35% in 2015, lower than the state average of 41%, indicating weaker performance in literacy compared to state standards.
Enrollment decreased from 693 students in 1999 to zero after closure, with nearly 90% eligible for free or reduced鈥損rice lunch prior to closure, reflecting a high level of socioeconomic need.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (11-12)
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(11-12)1%
5%
Black
(11-12)76%
34%
White
(11-12)22%
58%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)1%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
86%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School?
416 students attend Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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