My children both attended Mary B Austin K-5. As with all schools there may be things that are not as you would like but overall I could not have made a better choice. The teachers are responsive and parents are involved. The school exhibits an atmosphere for development and encourages interaction by
... Read more all. My 10yr relationship with Mary B as a parent is for a reason. There is not a better school public or private in Mobile County. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/08
I have three children attending Austin Elementary. The principal has a very rigid demeanor toward the children and is not a good communicator. Parents are not given much feedback on their children's academic progress.
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Posted by a parent on 07/10/07
WOW what a great school. The parent involvement is wonderful. Parents are encouraged to volunteer as much as possible. We have been here 6 years and since we have been here only a few teachers have actually left, the teachers love this school. Our PTA is great we just raised enough money this year
... Read more to purchase a new playground which will be put in over the summer, yeah!(hurricane made old one unsafe). This school is great my children can be children at this school, and the one thing I love is that it is small enough that everyone knows my children's names. Thank you Mary B. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/09/07
Mary B is a great school. Academically, I believe it is as good as any private school in the county (and it's free). The staff is highly qualified with most of them having a masters degree. Mrs. Zeigler is a fabulous principal and treats every child special. Her utmost concern is for the saftey of every
... Read more child. In this day, I don't worry about my children being at Mary B. The PTA is super and really supports the teachers and children. It is the gem of Springhill. ARB Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/18/07
I had 3 children at this school. It is very safe as the principal is very concerned about the children being safe. The school is near Spring Hill College and receives many students doing internships. Also students volunteer from nearby St. Paul private school and Murphy High School. The class size
... Read more is very low (required by the state for all public) and many times there are 3 adults teaching your child. I had a child with a learning disability and they went over and beyond. The teachers are excellent. We are now at a very expensive (and overrated) private school and I can honestly say that MBA is better. I'll miss it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/06
I am a former student at Mary B. Austin. I came from an Elementary school in Chicago and I loved everyday i went to school at Mary B Austin. Now that I live in chicago I look foward to looking for a school that is exactly like MBA. I went there in 1992 and from the looks of things the school got better
... Read more and now a soon to be Chicago Police officer I can thank MBA for my sucess. I will send my children there in a heartbeat. My favorite teacher was Mrs. Koblas. With much gratitude and love. Emmanuel Sally Read less
Posted by a former student on 04/01/06
We recently moved here from Dothan, Alabama I was a little concerned about moving my kids to a big city school. When we moved my children were broken hearted about leaving their school. After doing my research of schools I found Mary B. to be the school of choice. It is a great elem. school that gives
... Read more children the work needed to expand their minds and their educational growth. Made my 3 children feel right at home. My children never skipped a beat during transistion and still make the honor. I would like to thank Mrs Zieglar and the staff for welcoming us with open arms. We Love this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/25/06
I thinks mary b. austin is a great school, because my kid have improve his reading as well as his relation with other kids. He's report card shows that the teachers there are doing a great job with there students, keep up the good work and thanks for doing such a great job. larry woodson SR.
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Posted by a parent on 01/22/05
I have two children in Austin and I would not send them anywhere else. I myself have met every staff member and every staff member knows my children by name. I would definately say the teachers and staff care about the students and we are communicate like a family. I will miss this school when my children
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Posted by a parent on 12/31/04
Wonderful school. The parents of the children want their children there. All of the teachers compete to get a job there. Lots of homwork. Lots of programs during the day. 100% PTA participation. Strict on uniform policy. Very organized. Great Principal, she knows what she is doing and does it.
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School Profile for Mary B Austin Elementary School
Test scores
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ARMT* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Mary B Austin Elementary School
Mobile County Public School District
Alabama
* In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
422
Students per teacher:
14
Full-time teachers:
30
Number of classrooms:
30
Arts
Art
Computer Science
Computer Science
Special Education
Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Homes for sale near Mary B Austin Elementary School
Mobile schools — Mary B Austin Elementary School is located at 150 Provident Ln, Mobile AL 36608. 150 Provident Ln is in the College Park neighborhood and 36608 ZIP code in Mobile, AL The school district for Mary B Austin Elementary School is the Mobile County Public School District. Mary B Austin Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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