8860 W Alba St
Bayou La Batre, AL 36509

I have 2 girls at Alba a 6th and 7th grader. They both enjoy this school and like the teachers. I personally have mixed feelings about this middle school. I don’t like how they don’t communicate well about events or things that are going on with the kids. There’s no real communication between teachers and parents they tell the students what is going on and expect them to remember to let the parents know. Yeah they have a Facebook page but not everyone has Facebook to go and try to follow SOME of the things they’ve put on there. Overall it’s a good school my kids have not had any problems with bullies I just don’t agree with how they communicate or don’t communicate with parents.

The quality of a school is dependent on its leadership. What goes on at the top will show those beneath them (i.e. teachers, aides, and students) what is considered acceptable or unacceptable. This school has lacked quality leadership for quite a few number of years. Too many things are permitted to continue, and things that will reflect poorly on the school are generally "swept under the rug". Not all of the faculty are bad, but enough of them are, and it has caused a poor environment for teaching and learning.

I have had 2 children pass through this school and over the years I have become very close with their faculty. As a parent and a teacher this school is amazing! The teachers are all great people and very attentive to their students by helping them grow in knowledge and also as an individual. This school is more than a place to educate, it’s a family. I love Booth elementary!!!!!!!