Fairhope Middle School
Fairhope Middle School serves 871 students in grades 7-8.
Fairhope Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Fairhope Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Fairhope Middle School's student population of 871 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 871 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fairhope Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fairhope Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #91 out of 1270 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 8% | 33% |
| White | 81% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Baldwin County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fairhope Middle School is Fairhope High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Daphne Middle School (6.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fairhope Intermediate School (1.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairhope Fairhope Intermediate School Math: 69% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 4-6 | 851 students10
1.4 miles
2 N Bishop Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7841 1.4 4-6 851 - Fairhope Fairhope Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-3 | 1,121 student10
1.6 miles
408 N Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8400 1.6 PK-3 1,121 - Fairhope Fairhope High School Math: 74% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,616 student10
2.5 miles
18800 Greeno Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8309 2.5 9-12 1,616 - Daphne W J Carroll Intermediate School Math: 64% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 4-6 | 455 students10
4.3 miles
1000 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-0277 4.3 4-6 455 - Fairhope J Larry Newton School Math: 68% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 668 students10
4.9 miles
9761 County Road 32
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 990-3858 4.9 PK-6 668
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