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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W J Carroll Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
W J Carroll Intermediate School's student population of 414 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
W J Carroll Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W J Carroll Intermediate School is 0.53, 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
#252 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
15%
31%
White
66%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W J Carroll Intermediate School's ranking?
W J Carroll Intermediate School is ranked #252 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are W J Carroll Intermediate School often compared to?
W J Carroll Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairhope East Elementary School, Spanish Fort Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend W J Carroll Intermediate School?
414 students attend W J Carroll Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of W J Carroll Intermediate School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W J Carroll Intermediate School?
W J Carroll Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does W J Carroll Intermediate School offer ?
W J Carroll Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W J Carroll Intermediate School part of?
W J Carroll Intermediate School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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