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Peter F Alba Middle School

14180 S Wintzell Ave, Bayou La Batre, AL 36509Mobile County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
511
Students
Total enrolled
$13,185
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
20.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 33% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 511 students in grades 06–08 in Bayou La Batre, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,185 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Peter F Alba Middle School is a large middle in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, serving grades 06–08 with 511 students. The district invests $13,185 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Peter F Alba Middle School

511
Total Students
20.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
75%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution247 male · 264 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility75%
National avg 52% · 382 students
Student Composition
67%
9%
12%
Asian7%
White67%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black12%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010237000895

Academic Outcomes at Peter F Alba Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 20th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 36509

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,185Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,185
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,801
Student Support$2,505
Administration$1,582
Operations$1,978
Other$1,318
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,185 spent per student, an estimated $5,841 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
26%
State government
49.5%
Local (property tax)
26.3%
Federal programs
24.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 75% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ER Dickson Elementary SchoolOlive J Dodge Elementary SchoolORourke Elementary SchoolMcDavidJones Elementary School
+8 more
↓
Middle
Bernice J Causey Middle SchoolSemmes Middle SchoolKatherine H Hankins Middle SchoolGrand Bay Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
Baker High SchoolMary G Montgomery High SchoolAlma Bryant High SchoolWP Davidson High School
+7 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyMobile County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMobile County →
Phone: (251)824-4134
NCES ID: 010237000895
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bayou La Batre seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Mobile County
High
Baker High School
2,491 students · 09–12
● 40 opp41% FRL
High
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,965 students · 09–12
53% FRL
High
Alma Bryant High School
1,617 students · 09–12
● 35 opp61% FRL
High
WP Davidson High School
1,535 students · 09–12
● 41 opp61% FRL
Mid
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,418 students · 06–08
53% FRL
Mid
Semmes Middle School
1,318 students · 06–08
68% FRL
High
Theodore High School
1,280 students · 09–12
● 41 opp60% FRL
High
Murphy High School
1,254 students · 09–12
● 35 opp66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
14180 S Wintzell Ave, Bayou La Batre, AL 36509
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.