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Bay Minette Middle School vs. Central Baldwin Middle School

Should you attend Bay Minette Middle School or Central Baldwin 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
Bay Minette Middle School
1311 W 13th Street
Bay Minette, AL 36507
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Central Baldwin Middle School
24545 State Highway 59
Robertsdale, AL 36567
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Bay Minette Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Central Baldwin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 435 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 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Central Baldwin Middle School ranked #617 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from a peak rank of #502 in 2017 and remaining within the top 50% of state schools overall.
Math proficiency declined from 47% in 2019 to 21% in 2023, consistently falling lower than the state average (30% in 2023), while reading proficiency improved slightly to 50% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was 34%, with Hispanic students numbering 135 and Black students 53 out of 767 total students; eligibility for free lunch rose sharply from 44% in 2022 to 66% in 2023, indicating increased socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 7–8 with a 2023 enrollment of 767 and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, consistent with past years; Central Baldwin Middle is a Title I eligible school in Baldwin County, Alabama.
Science proficiency was 41% in 2022, slightly higher than the state average of 38%, while the graduation rate in recent years was near the state average, recording 87% in 2023 compared to 88% statewide.
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
435 students
767 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bay Minette Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Baldwin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bay Minette Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Baldwin Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bay Minette Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Baldwin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bay Minette Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baldwin 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 Central Baldwin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baldwin 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

#835 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#617 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bay Minette Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Baldwin Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
21%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bay Minette Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin 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 Central Baldwin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bay Minette Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin 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 Central Baldwin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bay Minette Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin 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 Central Baldwin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin 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 Bay Minette Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central Baldwin Middle School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
227
398
Grade 8 Students
208
369

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bay Minette Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Baldwin 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 Central Baldwin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bay Minette Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Baldwin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bay Minette Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baldwin 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 Central Baldwin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baldwin 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
29%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bay Minette Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baldwin 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 Central Baldwin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baldwin 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
54%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bay Minette Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baldwin 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 Central Baldwin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baldwin 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
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bay Minette Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baldwin 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 Central Baldwin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bay Minette Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baldwin 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 Central Baldwin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baldwin 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
74%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bay Minette Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baldwin 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 Central Baldwin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baldwin 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
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bay Minette Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baldwin 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 Central Baldwin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baldwin 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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