- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mobile, AL
Bernice J Causey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bernice J Causey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010237001435
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernice J Causey Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #10 of 10
- middle schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernice J Causey Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernice J Causey Middle School ranks #10 of 10 middle schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Bernice J Causey Middle School held near 1,405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 010237001435 · Mobile, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,339 enr · 18.9:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Bernice J Causey Middle School held near 1,405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Bernice J Causey Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- This school
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- Theodore High
Theodore High School
1,218 students
What this shows Bernice J Causey Middle School reports 1,339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernice J Causey Middle School compares
Bernice J Causey Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,339 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,339
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in Alabama - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
342
in-school suspensions + 249 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
African American 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Bernice J Causey Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bernice J Causey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernice J Causey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Mobile
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School
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Burns Middle School
Standard public school
568 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Standard public school
453 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Pillans Middle School
Standard public school
440 students 20:1 students per teacher
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts
Standard public school
338 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Denton Magnet School of Technology
Standard public school
334 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bernice J Causey Middle School
How many students attend Bernice J Causey Middle School?
Bernice J Causey Middle School has 1,339 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,418 (2022-23) → 1,405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernice J Causey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernice J Causey Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bernice J Causey Middle School?
46.9% of students at Bernice J Causey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernice J Causey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bernice J Causey Middle School is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernice J Causey Middle School?
Bernice J Causey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bernice J Causey Middle School rank among middle schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernice J Causey Middle School ranks #10 of 10 middle schools in Mobile, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mobile on the city page.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Bernice J Causey Middle School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.