Grand Bay Middle School

Mobile County
12800 Cunningham Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
794 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Grand Bay Middle School, located at 12800 Cunningham Road in Grand Bay, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Mobile County Public School System. The school is dedicated to providing a structured academic environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and personal development. As part of its commitment to the local community, the school emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage young learners.

The school maintains an active online presence through its official website, which serves as a vital hub for communication between the faculty, students, and parents. By utilizing this platform, Grand Bay Middle School provides essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school policies and upcoming events. Through these efforts, the school strives to cultivate a collaborative and supportive atmosphere, ensuring that students are well-equipped with the necessary skills and resources to succeed in their future academic endeavors.
794
Total Students
40.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    599 (75.4 %)
  • Black
    96 (12.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    49 (6.2 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (4.0 %)
  • Asian
    16 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mobile County
Phone: (251)865-6511
Website: http://grandbay.mcm.schoolinsites.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 449
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 251
Grade 7 273
Grade 8 270
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Peter F Alba Middle School
Mobile County
511 Students
14180 S Wintzell Ave
Bayou La Batre, AL 36509 (8.2 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th