Grand Bay Middle School ranked #824 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #803 in 2022 and marking a downward trend from higher rankings such as #567 in 2016.
Math proficiency was 15% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, showing a significant decline since 2019 when it was 41%.
Reading proficiency stood at 41%, also lower than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 41%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 819 students in 2018 to 753 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 24% and 58% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a notable socioeconomic challenge.
Serving grades 6 through 8, the school had 753 students and 39 teachers in 2023, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, consistent with recent years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grand Bay Middle School serves the southern part of its school district in Grand Bay, AL, covering an area of approximately 108.5 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10 to 15 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Bay Middle School's student population of 751 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
751 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grand Bay Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Bay Middle School is 0.43, 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
#824 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
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)50.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. 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 Grand Bay Middle School's ranking?
Grand Bay Middle School is ranked #824 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Grand Bay Middle School often compared to?
Grand Bay Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Katherine H Hankins Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Grand Bay Middle School?
751 students attend Grand Bay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Grand Bay Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Bay Middle School?
Grand Bay Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grand Bay Middle School offer ?
Grand Bay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Bay Middle School part of?
Grand Bay Middle School is part of Mobile County School District.
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