Foley Middle School serves 832 students in grades 7-8.
Foley Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 832 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Foley Middle School's student population of 832 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
832 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Foley Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Foley Middle School is 0.69, which is more 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
#830 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
31%
10%
Black
14%
32%
White
43%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Foley Middle School's ranking?
Foley Middle School is ranked #830 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Foley Middle School?
832 students attend Foley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Foley Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foley Middle School?
Foley Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Foley Middle School offer ?
Foley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Foley Middle School part of?
Foley Middle School is part of Baldwin County School District.
School Calendar
View the Foley Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last day of second quarter (42 days)
December 14, 2023 (Thursday)
Last day of third quarter (43 days)
March 07, 2024 (Thursday)
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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