Summary:
Zip code 36530, serving the Elberta, AL area, is home to just one middle school, Elberta Middle School, which serves grades 7 and 8 within the Baldwin County school district.
For parents in this area, Elberta Middle School is a standout performer that consistently outpaces both its district and the state of Alabama across nearly every subject. The school has earned a 5-star rating and ranks in the top 7% of all middle schools in Alabama, climbing from #60 in the state in 2023-2024 to #30 in 2025-2026. Its most impressive results come in 8th grade science, where 87.32% of students are proficient—a remarkable 33 points above the state average. English Language Arts is also a strong suit, with 84.56% of 7th graders and 77.46% of 8th graders meeting proficiency standards. While math scores are the school's relative weak point at roughly 42% proficiency, they still exceed state averages by nearly 18 points. With a favorable 14.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio and an enrollment of just 276 students, the school offers a personalized learning environment that appears to be paying off.
Notably, Elberta Middle School achieves these results despite 42.75% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, demonstrating that socioeconomic factors are not limiting academic success here. The school also saw a dramatic 12.5-point jump in science proficiency in a single year, suggesting strong instructional momentum. Chronic absenteeism sits at 11.8%, slightly above the district average but below the state average, and does not appear to hinder performance. For parents seeking a small, high-achieving school with exceptional science and English programs, Elberta Middle School is an excellent choice within the Baldwin County system.
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