Serving 443 students in grades 7-8, Bay Minette Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Minette Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Bay Minette Middle School's student population of 443 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bay Minette Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Minette Middle School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#816 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
32%
32%
White
52%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Minette Middle School's ranking?
Bay Minette Middle School is ranked #816 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bay Minette Middle School often compared to?
Bay Minette Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daphne Middle School, Central Baldwin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bay Minette Middle School?
443 students attend Bay Minette Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bay Minette Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Minette Middle School?
Bay Minette Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Bay Minette Middle School offer ?
Bay Minette Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Bay Minette Middle School part of?
Bay Minette Middle School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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Date
Last day to register!
July 19, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School 2024-2025
August 08, 2024 (Thursday)
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