Summary:
There is just one middle school in zip code 36104, which serves the Montgomery, Alabama area: Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet, a grades 6-8 school with 478 students in the Montgomery County district.
This school is a remarkable standout, ranking 28th out of 443 middle schools in Alabama (94th percentile, 5-star rating) despite its district ranking in the bottom 20% statewide. Test scores are dramatically higher than both district and state averages across every subject and grade level. For example, 8th grade English proficiency is 90.08% compared to the district's 38.37% and the state's 58.53%, while 8th grade science proficiency hits 85.50% versus the district's 35.78%. The school also boasts a chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.4%, far better than the district's 25.2% and the state's 12.0%, which likely contributes to its academic success. The student-teacher ratio is 16.4:1, and per-student spending is $8,212.
While English scores remain consistently high (80-90%) across all grades, math proficiency shows a notable dip from 6th grade (66.23%) to 7th grade (34.57%), a pattern that mirrors district and state trends but is more pronounced here. Encouragingly, the school is improving year-over-year in most areas, with 6th grade math jumping from 53.85% to 66.23% and 8th grade science surging from 69.23% to 85.50% between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. The free/reduced lunch rate is 29.08%, lower than typical for the district. For families in this area, this magnet school represents an exceptional educational option—a true bright spot within a struggling district, offering top-tier academics, strong attendance, and consistent growth.
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