PHILLIPS PREPARATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Phillips Preparatory Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Mobile County school district, located in Mobile, AL with about 783 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, Phillips Preparatory Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Phillips Preparatory Middle School, located in the heart of Mobile, Alabama, is a prestigious magnet school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Mobile County Public School System, the institution is highly regarded for its rigorous academic curriculum, which emphasizes critical thinking, advanced study, and college readiness. The school attracts a diverse student body from across the district, fostering an environment where high-achieving students are challenged through a comprehensive program that prepares them for the demands of advanced high school coursework and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Phillips Preparatory is known for cultivating a well-rounded educational experience that balances scholarship with extracurricular enrichment. The school offers a variety of clubs, competitive athletic programs, and fine arts opportunities, allowing students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills outside the classroom. By maintaining high expectations for both character and performance, Phillips Preparatory consistently ranks as a top-tier middle school, striving to instill a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of civic responsibility in its students.

For more information, contact Phillips Preparatory Middle School at (251) 221-2286 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3255 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36607
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PHILLIPS PREPARATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Mobile, AL with about 783 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Mobile County
Total Students:
783
Teachers:
40
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 783 students

Black or African American
42.9%
White
42.3%
Asian
6.1%
Two or more races
4.0%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
56.4%
Male
43.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.