Bay Minette Elementary School ranked #440 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #850 in 2017, placing it in the top 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 30% in 2023, approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency reached 54%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was 50%, with enrollment increasing from 649 students in 2021 to 804 in 2023 and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rising to 68% in 2023.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 6 with 804 students and 51 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, among the lowest in Alabama for student attention.
Science proficiency ranged between 35% and 39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%, with no virtual instruction offered.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bay Minette Elementary School serves the northern part of its district in Bay Minette, AL, covering an area of approximately 406.5 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with distances to the farthest edge of the zone extending up to 29.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bay Minette Elementary School's student population of 814 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
814 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bay Minette Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Minette Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#440 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Minette Elementary School's ranking?
Bay Minette Elementary School is ranked #440 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bay Minette Elementary School often compared to?
Bay Minette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delta Elementary School, Daphne East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bay Minette Elementary School?
814 students attend Bay Minette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bay Minette Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bay Minette Elementary School?
Bay Minette Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bay Minette Elementary School offer ?
Bay Minette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay Minette Elementary School part of?
Bay Minette Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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