Excellent
#193 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 14% in state
Elberta Middle School
Middle School · Baldwin County · Elberta, AL
A Baldwin County middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
13355A Main Street, Elberta, AL 36530
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elberta Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Elberta 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,497/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elberta), 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
$59,252
Median home value
$251,900
Median rent
$1,093/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Baldwin County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Minette Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–8 | Not available | 435 | Compare → |
| Daphne Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–8 | Not available | 825 | 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
- #14 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
Elberta Middle School is listed in Baldwin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elberta Middle School
Elberta Middle School is a public middle school in Elberta, AL, part of Baldwin County, serving approximately 282 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elberta Middle School
What grades does Elberta Middle School serve?
Elberta Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Elberta Middle School?
Elberta Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elberta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elberta Middle School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elberta Middle School rank in AL?
Elberta Middle School ranks #193 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Elberta Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elberta Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Elberta Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elberta Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Elberta Middle School a charter school?
No, Elberta Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elberta Middle School a Title I school?
No, Elberta Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elberta Middle School?
63.1% of students at Elberta 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
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Baldwin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (251) 986-8127
- Area population (ZIP 36530)
- 6,824
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 50
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 36530; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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