Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary W Burroughs Elementary School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School's student population of 409 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School 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 Mary W Burroughs Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#787 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
68%
32%
White
15%
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
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Mary W Burroughs Elementary School's ranking?
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School is ranked #787 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mary W Burroughs Elementary School often compared to?
Mary W Burroughs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nan Gray Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mary W Burroughs Elementary School?
409 students attend Mary W Burroughs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mary W Burroughs Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary W Burroughs Elementary School?
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mary W Burroughs Elementary School offer ?
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary W Burroughs Elementary School part of?
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary W Burroughs Elementary School located?
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School is located in the Muddy Creek neighborhood of Theodore, AL.
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