- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mobile, AL
Denton Magnet School of Technology
Federal NCES profile for Denton Magnet School of Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010237000897
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denton Magnet School of Technology earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 10
- middle schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 91.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Denton Magnet School of Technology has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denton Magnet School of Technology ranks #3 of 10 middle schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Denton Magnet School of Technology grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 010237000897 · Mobile, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 18.6:1 · 91.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Denton Magnet School of Technology grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Denton Magnet School of Technology 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 334
Denton Magnet School of Technology
334 students
What this shows Denton Magnet School of Technology reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denton Magnet School of Technology compares
Denton Magnet School of Technology is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.7% | ▲ 56% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Alabama - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.2%
White 28.7%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Denton Magnet School of Technology 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 Denton Magnet School of Technology 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 | Similar 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 Denton Magnet School of Technology'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
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School
Standard public school
641 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
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denton Magnet School of Technology
How many students attend Denton Magnet School of Technology?
Denton Magnet School of Technology has 334 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denton Magnet School of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Denton Magnet School of Technology is 18.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denton Magnet School of Technology?
91.7% of students at Denton Magnet School of Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denton Magnet School of Technology?
The largest demographic group at Denton Magnet School of Technology is African American at 54.2% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denton Magnet School of Technology?
Denton Magnet School of Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Denton Magnet School of Technology rank among middle schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Denton Magnet School of Technology ranks #3 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 Denton Magnet School of Technology, 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.