- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mobile, AL
Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Phillips Preparatory Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010237000947
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phillips Preparatory Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 10
- middle schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Phillips Preparatory Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phillips Preparatory Middle School ranks #1 of 10 middle schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Phillips Preparatory Middle School shrank from 499 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 010237000947 · Mobile, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 12.9:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Phillips Preparatory Middle School shrank from 499 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Phillips Preparatory 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 453
Phillips Preparatory Middle School
453 students
What this shows Phillips Preparatory Middle School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phillips Preparatory Middle School compares
Phillips Preparatory Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 31% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 54% | - | - |
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.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
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
11.9%
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.5%
White 34.4%
Asian 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Phillips Preparatory 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 Phillips Preparatory Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phillips Preparatory 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
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phillips Preparatory Middle School
How many students attend Phillips Preparatory Middle School?
Phillips Preparatory Middle School has 453 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillips Preparatory Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phillips Preparatory 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 Phillips Preparatory Middle School?
40.7% of students at Phillips Preparatory Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phillips Preparatory Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Phillips Preparatory Middle School is African American at 47.5% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phillips Preparatory Middle School?
Phillips Preparatory Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Phillips Preparatory Middle School rank among middle schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Phillips Preparatory Middle School ranks #1 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 Phillips Preparatory 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.