A
Very Good
88/100

Phillips Preparatory Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 3255 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36607
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.7 grade levels above the U.S. average · 93rd percentile in Alabama
Growth
B
Students gain 0.88 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 58th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Alabama for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
438
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%93/1001.7 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%58/100Students gain 0.88 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.68 in 2009–19; 40th percentile in Alabama (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +26 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency90% (+49 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency36% (+16 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White98%52%reading +37 pts, math +23 pts97th percentile (list)
Black87%22%reading +58 pts, math +16 pts99th percentile (list)
Hispanic90%30%reading +55 pts, math +18 pts98th percentile (list)
Asian85%55%reading +7 pts, math -3 pts64th percentile (list)
Multiracial90%30%reading +34 pts, math +5 pts96th percentile (list)
Low-income87%27%reading +53 pts, math +17 pts100th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3255 Old Shell Rd
City Mobile
ZIP Code 36607
District 0102370
NCES School ID 010237000947
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 36607

Understanding the community around Phillips Preparatory Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,389
Per Capita Income $33,269
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%
High School or Higher 85.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $111,200
Median Rent $885
Owner-Occupied 55.6%
Renter-Occupied 44.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Phillips Preparatory Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 44.8%
Female 55.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 47.5%
White 33.3%
Asian 8.5%
Hispanic/Latino 6.2%
Two or More Races 4.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 438
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Phillips Preparatory Middle School?
Phillips Preparatory Middle School has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Phillips Preparatory Middle School?
Phillips Preparatory Middle School has 438 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does Phillips Preparatory Middle School serve?
Phillips Preparatory Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Phillips Preparatory Middle School receive per student?
Phillips Preparatory Middle School receives $13,185 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Phillips Preparatory Middle School in 36607 ▼
Avg Home Value
$117,586
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,673
1-Year Change
-1.5%
% Renters
44.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026