Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet

Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet is a highly-rated middle school in Montgomery, AL, serving 478 students in grades 6-8 within the Montgomery County school district.

Baldwin stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking in the top 6% of all Alabama middle schools and maintaining a 5-star rating for ten consecutive years. The academic achievement here is remarkable, especially when compared to nearby schools. In 6th grade math, 66.23% of Baldwin students are proficient, compared to a district average of just 17.68%. In 8th grade English, 90.08% of students are proficient, versus a district average of 38.37%. This success extends across all student subgroups, with African American students ranking in the 96th percentile statewide and students from low-income backgrounds in the 94th percentile. The school also boasts a chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.4%, dramatically lower than the district's 25.2% and even beating the state average of 12.0%.

The contrast with nearby schools is stark. Bellingrath Middle School, just 1.81 miles away, ranks 440th out of 443 schools with math proficiency rates of 0-3%. Capitol Heights Middle School and Goodwyn Middle School also rank near the bottom statewide. Even Floyd Middle School, the closest high-performing neighbor, trails Baldwin in most metrics. While Baldwin has seen a slight decline from its peak ranking of 4th in 2017-2018 to 28th currently, it remains an elite school. Notably, Baldwin achieves these results while spending less per student ($8,212) than several struggling nearby schools, demonstrating efficient resource allocation and a powerful model for what's possible within the Montgomery County system.