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Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet vs. Carr Middle School

Should you attend Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet or Carr Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet
410 S Mcdonough St
Montgomery, AL 36104
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Carr Middle School
1610 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
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.
Serving 725 students in grades 6-8, Carr 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 8% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
507 students
725 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carr Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
36% | 64%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carr Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carr Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carr Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#128 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#988 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carr Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 20% in AL)
8%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carr Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carr Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carr Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carr Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
185
269
Grade 7 Students
190
240
Grade 8 Students
132
216

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Carr Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
24%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carr Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carr Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
49%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carr Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
22%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carr Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carr Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carr Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carr Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carr Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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