Old Shell Road Magnet School

About Old Shell Road Magnet School

Old Shell Road Magnet School is a public school located in Mobile, Alabama. It is one of the oldest magnet schools in the state, having been established in the late 1950s. The school offers a variety of educational programs and activities for students in grades K-8. Old Shell Road Magnet School is committed to providing students with a quality education in a safe, nurturing environment. The school has a strong focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), as well as the arts and humanities. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and community service opportunities. Old Shell Road Magnet School is a great choice for students who want to receive a quality education in a supportive environment.

Address:	3160 Heather St Mobile, AL 36607
Phone:	(251) 221-1557
Site:	–
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	402 students

Overview Old Shell Road Magnet School

Old Shell Road Magnet School serves 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Old Shell Road Magnet School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Old Shell Road Magnet School

Old Shell Road Magnet School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Old Shell Road Magnet School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.