Fairhope Middle School

Two Pirate Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 802 students in grades 7-8, Fairhope Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
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 (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 802 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5% in AL
  • : 54% (Top 5%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
802 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Fairhope Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#45 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
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54%
24%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairhope Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairhope Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
8%
10%
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Black
7%
32%
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White
78%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AL.
0.38
This chart display the diversity score of Fairhope Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fairhope Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 schools are Fairhope Middle School often compared to?
Fairhope Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daphne Middle School, Spanish Fort Middle School by visitors of our site.
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

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Date
Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day for Field Trips
May 03, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 802 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 54% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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