At a glance
Reported students
334
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama middle enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 262 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
503
Denton Magnet School of Technology: 334 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
20.9:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 359
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Denton Magnet School of Technology
Denton Magnet School of Technology is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Mobile. It is one of 92 current school records connected to Mobile County. NCES reports 334 students for 2024–25.
Among 262 middle schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 449.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.9:1, above the Alabama median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (54.2%) and White (28.7%). English learners represent 6.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Denton Magnet School of Technology
- 1How do the reported 20.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.12
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.7%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black54.2%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mobile County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts
Middle · Grades 06–08
338 reported students
Calloway Smith Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
315 reported students
Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies
Middle · Grades 06–09
311 reported students
Booker T Washington Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
270 reported students
Lott Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
427 reported students
Pillans Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
440 reported students
Public schools near Denton Magnet School of Technology
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Preparatory Academy Middle · Charter · MAEF Public Charter Schools | 06–08 | 322 | 0.9 mi |
| Phillips Preparatory Middle School Middle · Mobile County | 06–08 | 453 | 2.9 mi |
| Burns Middle School Middle · Mobile County | 06–08 | 568 | 3.7 mi |
| ClarkShaw Magnet School Middle · Mobile County | 06–09 | 582 | 4.3 mi |
| Pillans Middle School Middle · Mobile County | 06–08 | 440 | 4.4 mi |
| CL Scarborough Model Middle School Middle · Mobile County | 06–08 | 641 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Denton Magnet School of Technology
What grades does Denton Magnet School of Technology serve?
Denton Magnet School of Technology reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Mobile County.
How many students attend Denton Magnet School of Technology?
Denton Magnet School of Technology reported 334 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 262 Alabama middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 359 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Denton Magnet School of Technology?
The calculated ratio is 20.9:1, based on 334 students and 16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Denton Magnet School of Technology a public, charter, or magnet school?
Denton Magnet School of Technology is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Denton Magnet School of Technology students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Denton Magnet School of Technology in?
Denton Magnet School of Technology is part of Mobile County, based in Mobile, AL, which operates 92 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Denton Magnet School of Technology?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Acceleration Preparatory Academy (0.9 mi), Phillips Preparatory Middle School (2.9 mi), Burns Middle School (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.