Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet in Montgomery, AL, serves 507 students in grades 6–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 15:1.
Math proficiency is 46%, higher than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Montgomery County district average of 20%, though it has declined from a peak of 96% in 2012.
Reading proficiency stands at 82%, significantly higher than the state average of 47% and district average of 32%, maintaining a strong performance in recent years.
Science proficiency is between 60% and 64%, which is higher than the state average of 38% and district average of 23%.
Graduation rates are 50%, considerably lower than the state average of 88% and district average of 74%, showing a persistent gap over the past decade.
Minority enrollment is 78%, reflecting a diverse student body with significant representation of Black (49%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (24%) students, with enrollment stable around 500 students in recent years.
The school's overall ranking declined from #19 in 2018 to #128 in 2023 among Alabama public schools.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet serves the northwest part of Montgomery, AL, covering an area of approximately 13.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 5.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet's student population of 478 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
52%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
20%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet's ranking?
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet is ranked #128 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet often compared to?
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Floyd Middle School, Carr Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet?
478 students attend Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet students are Black, 23% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet?
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet offer ?
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet part of?
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
GREAT school! teachers are nice (well most of them) and they make learning easy and fun! i have made A and B honor roll my whole school year at Baldwin. it's an well taught yet still challenging school. art class is the bomb and there are many other extracurricular activities like dance band piano creative writing and way more. and parents can be fully involved with grades and just helping out the school with fundraisers and other great things. baldwin is my favorite school and i cant wait until next year!
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