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Bay Minette Middle School

1311 W 13th Street, Bay Minette, AL 36507Baldwin County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
435
Students
Total enrolled
$14,037
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 435 students in grades 07–08 in Bay Minette, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,037 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Bay Minette Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Bay Minette, Alabama, serving grades 07–08 with 435 students. The district invests $14,037 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Bay Minette Middle School

435
Total Students
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
78%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution221 male · 214 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility78%
National avg 52% · 341 students
Student Composition
54%
30%
11%
White54%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black30%
Multiracial11%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010027001859

Academic Outcomes at Bay Minette Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 25th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 36507

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,037Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,037
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,176
Student Support$2,667
Administration$1,684
Operations$2,106
Other$1,404
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,037 spent per student, an estimated $6,218 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
52%
State government
37.3%
Local (property tax)
52.2%
Federal programs
10.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 78% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Belforest Elementary SchoolRobertsdale Elementary SchoolFairhope West ElementaryFoley Elementary School
+14 more
↓
Middle
Daphne Middle SchoolFoley Middle SchoolFairhope Middle SchoolCentral Baldwin Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Daphne High SchoolFairhope High SchoolFoley High SchoolRobertsdale High School
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyBaldwin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBaldwin County →
Phone: (251)580-2960
NCES ID: 010027001859
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bay Minette seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Baldwin County
High
Daphne High School
1,725 students · 09–12
40% FRL
High
Fairhope High School
1,629 students · 09–12
● 38 opp31% FRL
High
Foley High School
1,578 students · 09–12
75% FRL
High
Robertsdale High School
1,450 students · 09–12
● 39 opp64% FRL
High
Spanish Fort High School
1,188 students · 09–12
24% FRL
Elem
Belforest Elementary School
1,068 students · PK–06
31% FRL
Elem
Robertsdale Elementary School
1,056 students · PK–06
● 39 opp73% FRL
High
Baldwin County High School
1,039 students · 09–12
● 39 opp66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1311 W 13th Street, Bay Minette, AL 36507
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.