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Peter Joe Hamilton Elementary School (Closed 2015)

80 Grant St
Mobile, AL 36611
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

This School
State Level (AL)
(11-12)
65-69%
82%
(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%
n/a
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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