Denton Magnet School of Technology

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334 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Denton Magnet School of Technology, located in Mobile, Alabama, is a specialized public school that serves students in grades 6–8 with a primary focus on integrating advanced technology into a rigorous academic curriculum. As a magnet school, it attracts students from across the district who are interested in a learning environment that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is known for its high academic standards and its commitment to preparing students for the demands of high school and beyond by fostering critical thinking and technological literacy.

Beyond its focus on core subjects, Denton Magnet offers a variety of extracurricular activities and elective courses designed to enhance the student experience. These often include opportunities in robotics, computer programming, media production, and other tech-centric fields that allow students to apply classroom concepts to real-world challenges. By maintaining a structured, high-achieving atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a community of innovative learners who are well-equipped to excel in an increasingly digital and competitive global landscape.

334

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denton Magnet School of Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	17
Black	181
Asian	19
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
181 (54.2%)
White
96 (28.7%)
Asian
19 (5.7%)
Two or More
18 (5.4%)
Hispanic
17 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mobile County
Phone:	(251)221-2148
Website:	http://denton.mcm.schoolinsites.com/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 122

Grade 7 127

Grade 8 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Denton Magnet School of Technology
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	122
Grade 7	127
Grade 8	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Denton Magnet School of Technology
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	141	42.2%
Male	193	57.8%

Middle School 7th - 8th