¶¶Òô³ÉÈË

¶¶Òô³ÉÈË - Established 2003

Old Shell Road Magnet School vs. W H Council Traditional School

Should you attend Old Shell Road Magnet School or W H Council Traditional School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Old Shell Road Magnet School
3160 Heather St
Mobile, AL 36607
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
W H Council Traditional School
751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Old Shell Road Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

W H Council Traditional School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Old Shell Road Magnet School, a kindergarten to 5th grade magnet school in Mobile, Alabama, ranked #23 in the state in 2023, improving from #71 in 2021 and maintaining a top 5% overall testing rank in Alabama.
Math proficiency ranged from 70% to 74% in 2023, significantly higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 80% to 84%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was between 60% and 69%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 369 students with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023; minority enrollment stood at 74%, with 211 students eligible for free lunch and 42 for reduced–price lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
The school had a steady increase in enrollment from 236 students in 2008 to 381 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 37% in 1999 to 57% in 2023.
Graduation rates ranged from 85% to 91% between 2021 and 2023, slightly below or approximately equal to the state average of about 88%, reflecting consistent performance over recent years.
W H Council Traditional School, a Mobile County magnet school serving grades PK–5, ranked #19 in Alabama in 2023, down from a peak rank of #1 between 2010 and 2013.
Math proficiency was 75% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, but declined from a high of 99% in 2012 and 2013.
Reading proficiency stood at 82% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, maintaining strong performance over recent years.
Minority enrollment was 82% with a total enrollment of 590 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, with Free or Reduced Lunch eligibility around 39%.
Science proficiency ranged from 65% to 69% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%, ranking in the top 10% statewide for science achievement.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
369 students
590 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Old Shell Road Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at W H Council Traditional School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Old Shell Road Magnet School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at W H Council Traditional School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Old Shell Road Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at W H Council Traditional School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Old Shell Road Magnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at W H Council Traditional School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#23 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
#19 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Old Shell Road Magnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of W H Council Traditional School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in AL)
75%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Old Shell Road Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W H Council Traditional School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Old Shell Road Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W H Council Traditional School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Old Shell Road Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W H Council Traditional School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Old Shell Road Magnet School by grade.
This chart displays the students of W H Council Traditional School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
36
Kindergarten Students
91
93
Grade 1 Students
58
109
Grade 2 Students
58
95
Grade 3 Students
49
85
Grade 4 Students
62
95
Grade 5 Students
51
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Old Shell Road Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Old Shell Road Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at W H Council Traditional School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Old Shell Road Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at W H Council Traditional School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
63%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Old Shell Road Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at W H Council Traditional School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
26%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Old Shell Road Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at W H Council Traditional School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Old Shell Road Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at W H Council Traditional School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Old Shell Road Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of W H Council Traditional School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Old Shell Road Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at W H Council Traditional School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Old Shell Road Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at W H Council Traditional School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE