Enrollment
478
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montgomery, AL
Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010243001776
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 9
- middle schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet ranks #3 of 9 middle schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet
Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Montgomery, Alabama, enrolling 478 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.8% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Alabama average.
With 478 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 60 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #48, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Asian (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 478 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Montgomery's middle schools, it stands alongside Brewbaker Middle School (806 students): Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 17.5:1).
Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students) and Carver Senior High School (1,553 students) alongside Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet compares
Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 70% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in Alabama - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,430
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 51.9%
Asian 23.0%
White 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet.
$11,430
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 55.2%
Federal 25.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Montgomery
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Brewbaker Middle School
Standard public school
806 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Carr Middle School
Standard public school
774 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Goodwyn Middle School
Standard public school
717 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Capitol Heights Middle School
Standard public school
593 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Bellingrath Middle School
Standard public school
583 students
Floyd Middle School
Standard public school
525 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~478 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet
How many students attend Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet?
Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet has 478 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montgomery, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet?
17.8% of students at Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet is African American at 51.9% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet?
Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet rank among middle schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet ranks #3 of 9 middle schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Montgomery on the city page.
Is Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet a good school?
Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.
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