Bay Minette Middle School

Bay Minette Middle School serves seventh and eighth graders in the town of Bay Minette, the county seat of Baldwin County, Alabama. With an enrollment of 435 students and 27 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1, which allows for a relatively manageable classroom environment during these important middle school years. Academically, Bay Minette Middle School earns a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks in the 36th percentile among Alabama schools, reflecting room for growth particularly in core subjects.

Currently, 40% of students test proficient or above in ELA and reading, while math proficiency stands at 20%, suggesting that families should be aware of opportunities to support learning both inside and outside the classroom. The school draws from the 36507 ZIP code, a community of roughly 20,350 residents with a median household income of $47,919 and a poverty rate of 19.1%. These neighborhood dynamics can shape the challenges and priorities a school faces, and Bay Minette Middle School serves a population where many families are working hard to provide stability for their children.

Situated in a small Alabama town with a close-knit character, the school is part of a broader community where local connections and relationships tend to play a meaningful role in students' everyday lives.