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#808 of 1,356 schools in AL
Bay Minette Middle School
Middle School · Baldwin County · Bay Minette, AL
A Baldwin County middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1311 W 13th Street, Bay Minette, AL 36507
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bay Minette Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bay Minette Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,046/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bay Minette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,919
Median home value
$160,800
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Baldwin County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–8 | Not available | 825 | Compare → |
| Elberta Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 7–8 | Not available | 282 | Compare → |
| Fairhope Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 7–8 | Not available | 727 | Compare → |
| Spanish Fort Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–8 | Not available | 647 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Baldwin County
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #32 of 41
- District spending per student
- $13,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bay Minette Middle School is listed in Baldwin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bay Minette Middle School
Bay Minette Middle School is a public middle school in Bay Minette, AL, part of Baldwin County, serving approximately 435 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #808 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bay Minette Middle School
What grades does Bay Minette Middle School serve?
Bay Minette Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Bay Minette Middle School?
Bay Minette Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Minette Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Minette Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bay Minette Middle School rank in AL?
Bay Minette Middle School ranks #808 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Bay Minette Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bay Minette Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bay Minette Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bay Minette Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bay Minette Middle School a charter school?
No, Bay Minette Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bay Minette Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bay Minette Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bay Minette Middle School?
79.1% of students at Bay Minette Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Baldwin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (251) 580-2960
- Area population (ZIP 36507)
- 20,350
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 37
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36507; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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