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Mary W Burroughs Elementary School vs. Dixon Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School
6875 Burroughs Ln
Theodore, AL 36582
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Dixon Elementary School
8650 Four Mile Rd
Irvington, AL 36544
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School in Theodore, AL, ranked #787 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #899 the previous year but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 20–24%, lower than the state average of about 30% in recent years, while reading proficiency was 30–34%, also lower than the state average of approximately 47%.
Minority enrollment was 85% with a high percentage (over 80%) of students eligible for free lunch, indicating sustained socioeconomic challenges over recent years.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with an enrollment of 409 students and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 in 2023.
Science proficiency ranged from 30–39%, which was higher than the state average near 38%, showing relatively better performance in this subject area.
Dixon Elementary School ranked #624 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak of #172 in 2012, placing it in the top 50% statewide overall but showing a downward trend over recent years.
Math proficiency was 28%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 40%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 50–54%, significantly higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased moderately to 507 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1; 68% of students qualified for free lunch and 8% for reduced–price lunch, reflecting stable socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 5 with 29 teachers and a 35% minority enrollment, including 38 Asian/Pacific Islander, 65 Black, and 25 Hispanic students among its total population.
Dixon Elementary demonstrated declining graduation rates recently, with 79% in 2023 below the Alabama state average of 88% and the district average of 85%, indicating a lag in student success outcomes.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
409 students
507 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dixon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dixon Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dixon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#787 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#624 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dixon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
28%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dixon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dixon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dixon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mary W Burroughs Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dixon Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
25
37
Kindergarten Students
69
77
Grade 1 Students
69
91
Grade 2 Students
70
90
Grade 3 Students
65
80
Grade 4 Students
53
73
Grade 5 Students
58
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dixon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dixon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dixon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
68%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dixon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
15%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dixon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dixon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dixon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dixon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dixon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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