Serving 441 students in grades 7-8, Gulf Shores Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 68% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
86%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Gulf Shores Middle School?
441 students attend Gulf Shores Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Gulf Shores Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gulf Shores Middle School?
Gulf Shores Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Gulf Shores Middle School offer ?
Gulf Shores Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Gulf Shores Middle School part of?
Gulf Shores Middle School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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