Bay Minette Intermediate School in Bay Minette, AL, closed in 2018 after serving grades 4 through 6 with an enrollment of 387 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 during its last operational year.
The school's state ranking declined from #497 in 2012 to #600 in 2017, showing a downward trend in overall performance before closure.
Math proficiency fell significantly to 5% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 20%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment steadily declined over the years from 868 students in 1999 to 387 students by 2018, with free lunch eligibility rising to 60%, reflecting growing socioeconomic need.
Minority enrollment included 163 Black students and 3 Hispanic students out of 387 total, with demographic shifts indicating increased diversity over time.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)38%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
42%
32%
White
56%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AL state average).
How many students attend Bay Minette Intermediate School?
387 students attend Bay Minette Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bay Minette Intermediate School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bay Minette Intermediate School?
Bay Minette Intermediate School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bay Minette Intermediate School offer ?
Bay Minette Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Bay Minette Intermediate School part of?
Bay Minette Intermediate School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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