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W J Carroll Intermediate School vs. Spanish Fort Elementary School

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School Overview

School
W J Carroll Intermediate School
1000 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Spanish Fort Elementary School
30900 State Highway 225
Daphne, AL 36527
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

W J Carroll Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Spanish Fort Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
W J Carroll Intermediate School ranked #252 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a high of #155 in 2018, indicating a downward trend in overall state rank among Union County NJ high schools.
Reading proficiency was 63%, higher than the state average of 47%, with math proficiency at 40% and science proficiency between 45–49%, all higher than their respective state averages.
Enrollment increased from 424 students in 2022 to 463 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 35% and free or reduced–price lunch eligibility rising to 62%, reflecting growing socioeconomic diversity.
The school serves grades 4–6 with a current enrollment of 451 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, consistent with its role as a New Jersey high school feeder grade institution.
Spanish Fort Elementary School in Daphne, AL, ranked #87 statewide in 2023, down from a peak rank of #31 in 2021, indicating a recent decline in overall state ranking among Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency was 56% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency at 76% also exceeded the state average of 47%, with science proficiency between 70% and 74%, placing the school in the top 5% statewide.
Enrollment increased modestly from 672 students in 2022 to 763 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 22% and 231 students (about 30%) eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting a moderate socioeconomic need.
Serving grades Pre–K through 6, the school had 761 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023, ranking in the top 20% statewide for low student–teacher ratio.
Over recent years, math proficiency declined from a high of 94% in 2012 to 56% in 2023, and reading proficiency decreased from 96% in 2012 to 76% in 2022, though both remain well above state averages for this Union County NJ high school.
Grades Offered
4-6
PK-6
Total Students
451 students
761 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at W J Carroll Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spanish Fort Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at W J Carroll Intermediate School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spanish Fort Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at W J Carroll Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spanish Fort Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at W J Carroll Intermediate 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 Spanish Fort Elementary 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

#252 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#87 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of W J Carroll Intermediate 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 Spanish Fort Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 30% in AL)
56%
(Top 10% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W J Carroll Intermediate 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 Spanish Fort Elementary 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.
63%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W J Carroll Intermediate 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 Spanish Fort Elementary 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.
45-49%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W J Carroll Intermediate 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 Spanish Fort Elementary 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 W J Carroll Intermediate School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Spanish Fort Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
13
Kindergarten Students
-
105
Grade 1 Students
-
102
Grade 2 Students
-
100
Grade 3 Students
-
106
Grade 4 Students
157
100
Grade 5 Students
139
111
Grade 6 Students
155
124

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 W J Carroll Intermediate 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 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Spanish Fort Elementary 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 2007-08 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at W J Carroll Intermediate 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 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spanish Fort Elementary 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at W J Carroll Intermediate 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 Spanish Fort Elementary 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
17%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at W J Carroll Intermediate 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 Spanish Fort Elementary 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
65%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at W J Carroll Intermediate 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 Spanish Fort Elementary 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
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at W J Carroll Intermediate 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 Spanish Fort Elementary 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.
0.54
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of W J Carroll Intermediate 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 Spanish Fort Elementary 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
54%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at W J Carroll Intermediate 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 Spanish Fort Elementary 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
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at W J Carroll Intermediate 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 Spanish Fort Elementary 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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