Et Belsaw–Mount Vernon School, a Mobile County public school in Goodsprings, AL, served grades PK–8 with an enrollment of 99 students and a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 before closing in 2023.
The school's state ranking declined from #855 in 2011 to #1163 in 2016, with no recent rankings available before closure.
Math proficiency was 10% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 20%, lower than the state average of 47%, showing consistently weaker test score performance over multiple years.
Graduation rates fell from 50% in 2013 to 20% in 2023, significantly below the Alabama state average of 88% in 2023.
Enrollment and minority socioeconomic indicators showed declines over time, with free lunch eligibility steady at about 68% from 2018 to 2023, reflecting ongoing socioeconomic challenges before the school's 2023 closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11-19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
1%
Asian
(15-16)1%
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)92%
33%
White
(15-16)5%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% AL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average).
How many students attend Et Belsaw - Mount Vernon School?
99 students attend Et Belsaw - Mount Vernon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Et Belsaw - Mount Vernon School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Et Belsaw - Mount Vernon School?
Et Belsaw - Mount Vernon School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Et Belsaw - Mount Vernon School offer ?
Et Belsaw - Mount Vernon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Et Belsaw - Mount Vernon School part of?
Et Belsaw - Mount Vernon School is part of Mobile County School District.
