Fairhope Middle School serves 802 students in grades 7-8.
Fairhope Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairhope Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fairhope Middle School's student population of 802 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
802 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairhope Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fairhope Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#45 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
7%
32%
White
78%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairhope Middle School's ranking?
Fairhope Middle School is ranked #45 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Fairhope Middle School?
802 students attend Fairhope Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Fairhope Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairhope Middle School?
Fairhope Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Fairhope Middle School offer ?
Fairhope Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Fairhope Middle School part of?
Fairhope Middle School is part of Baldwin County School District.
School Calendar
View the Fairhope Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First day of Field Trips
October 02, 2023 (Monday)
Last day of first quarter (41 days)
October 05, 2023 (Thursday)
Fall break students
October 06, 2023 (Friday)
Fall Break
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
Last day of second quarter (42 days)
December 14, 2023 (Thursday)
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