- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mobile, AL
Mobile County Training Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mobile County Training Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010237000939
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mobile County Training Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 10
- middle schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 95.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mobile County Training Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mobile County Training Middle School ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Mobile County Training Middle School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 010237000939 · Mobile, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 12.9:1 · 95.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Mobile County Training Middle School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Mobile County Training 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 193
Mobile County Training Middle School
193 students
What this shows Mobile County Training Middle School reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mobile County Training Middle School compares
Mobile County Training 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.6% | ▲ 63% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 5% in Alabama - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 56.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 114.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Mobile County Training 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 Mobile County Training Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mobile County Training 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
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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mobile County Training Middle School
How many students attend Mobile County Training Middle School?
Mobile County Training Middle School has 193 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mobile County Training Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mobile County Training Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 27% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mobile County Training Middle School?
95.6% of students at Mobile County Training Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mobile County Training Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mobile County Training Middle School is African American at 97.4% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mobile County Training Middle School?
Mobile County Training Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Mobile County Training Middle School rank among middle schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Mobile County Training Middle School ranks #4 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 Mobile County Training 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.