Bay Minette Elementary School serves 756 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Bay Minette Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Minette Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Bay Minette Elementary School's student population of 756 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bay Minette Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bay Minette Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
35%
32%
White
49%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #492 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Bay Minette Elementary School?
756 students attend Bay Minette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bay Minette Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Minette Elementary School?
Bay Minette Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Bay Minette Elementary School offer ?
Bay Minette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bay Minette Elementary School part of?
Bay Minette Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
School Calendar
View the Bay Minette Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First day of Field Trips
October 02, 2023 (Monday)
Last day of first quarter (41 days)
October 05, 2023 (Thursday)
Fall break students
October 06, 2023 (Friday)
Fall Break
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
Last day of second quarter (42 days)
December 14, 2023 (Thursday)
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