- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mobile, AL
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cl Scarborough Model Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010237000954
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools.
- #9 of 10
- middle schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 91.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cl Scarborough Model Middle School ranks #9 of 10 middle schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 010237000954 · Mobile, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 18.9:1 · 91.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Cl Scarborough Model 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
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 641
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School
641 students
What this shows Cl Scarborough Model Middle School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cl Scarborough Model Middle School compares
Cl Scarborough Model 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 | 91.1% | ▲ 55% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 26% | - | - |
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.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; 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
55.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 250 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
White 4.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Cl Scarborough Model Middle School is less 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 Cl Scarborough Model 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cl Scarborough Model 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
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Mobile
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Bernice J Causey Middle School
Standard public school
1,339 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cl Scarborough Model Middle School
How many students attend Cl Scarborough Model Middle School?
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School has 641 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cl Scarborough Model Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cl Scarborough Model 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 Cl Scarborough Model Middle School?
91.1% of students at Cl Scarborough Model Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cl Scarborough Model Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cl Scarborough Model Middle School is African American at 87.4% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cl Scarborough Model Middle School?
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Cl Scarborough Model Middle School rank among middle schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Cl Scarborough Model Middle School ranks #9 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 Cl Scarborough Model 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.