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#650 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 48% in state

Daphne Middle School

Middle School · Baldwin County · Daphne, AL

A Baldwin County middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

One Jody Davis Cir, Daphne, AL 36526

  • Math 26% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2022)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$13,089
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Daphne Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Daphne Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated899/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Daphne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$90,733

Median home value

$311,000

Median rent

$1,353/mo

College educated

42.8%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Renaissance School of the Eastern ShorePrivate · tuition4.9private2–121.9 mi93Compare →
Bay Minette Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.97–8Not available435Compare →
Elberta Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.57–8Not available282Compare →
Fairhope Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.67–8Not available727Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Baldwin County

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#30 of 41
District spending per student
$13,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Daphne Middle School is listed in Baldwin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Daphne Middle School

Daphne Middle School is a public middle school in Daphne, AL, part of Baldwin County, serving approximately 825 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #650 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Daphne Middle School

What grades does Daphne Middle School serve?

Daphne Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Daphne Middle School?

Daphne Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 825 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Daphne Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Daphne Middle School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Daphne Middle School rank in AL?

Daphne Middle School ranks #650 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Daphne Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Daphne Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Daphne Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Daphne Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Daphne Middle School a charter school?

No, Daphne Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Daphne Middle School a Title I school?

No, Daphne Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daphne Middle School?

48.1% of students at Daphne Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
825
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Baldwin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
Area population (ZIP 36526)
34,552
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
38.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36526; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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