Spanish Fort Middle School

33899 Jimmy Faulkner Drive
Daphne, AL 36527
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 906 students in grades 6-8, Spanish Fort Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 906 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10% in AL
  • : 38% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spanish Fort Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Spanish Fort Middle School's student population of 906 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
906 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Spanish Fort Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spanish Fort 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)
#116 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
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38%
24%
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70%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
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
7%
3%
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0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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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 Spanish Fort Middle School's ranking?
Spanish Fort Middle School is ranked #116 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Spanish Fort Middle School often compared to?
Spanish Fort Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daphne Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Spanish Fort Middle School?
906 students attend Spanish Fort Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Spanish Fort Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spanish Fort Middle School?
Spanish Fort Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Spanish Fort Middle School offer ?
Spanish Fort Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Spanish Fort Middle School part of?
Spanish Fort Middle School is part of Baldwin County School District.

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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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 906 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 38% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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