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Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School

501 81st Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35206

About Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School

Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School is for grades 6–8 and focuses on helping students grow academically in a supportive setting. The school has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16:1, which makes it easier for teachers to meet the needs of each student. Recent test results show that about 3% of students are good at math and 21% are good at reading. This data shows that these are still areas that need work. The school provides students with fundamental academics, intervention programs, and extracurricular activities that assist them in developing their fundamental skills and boosting their self-confidence. By providing students with consistent instruction and support, Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School assists students in becoming prepared for the transition to high school.

Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School Contact Information

Address

501 81st Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35206

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Phone

(205) 231-9400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 21%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 21% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
7
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
312
Total Students
$68271
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 191 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.6%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 11.86%
Black 85.26%
Two+ Races 0.64%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.6%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
11.86%
Black
85.26%
Two+ Races
0.64%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 312
45.51%
142 Female
54.49%
170 Male

Student Population

312 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

312 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School emerged as the Overall Middle School Winner at the 2025 BCS Cheer Competition, sweeping categories including Large Middle School Gameday and Traditional Performance.

FAQ

Q1. Does the school offer mentoring programs?

Ans. Yes, student mentoring and leadership programs are available.

Q2. Is classroom technology used regularly?

Ans. Yes, digital tools are incorporated into daily lessons.

Q3. How does the school engage families?

Ans. Family nights, conferences, and community events are held.

Q4. Are sports programs available?

Ans. Yes, students can participate in various athletic teams.

Q5. What student support services are provided?

Ans. Counseling and academic intervention services are available.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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