Excellent
#171 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 13% in state
Fairhope Middle School
Middle School · Baldwin County · Fairhope, AL
A Baldwin County middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2 Pirate Dr, Fairhope, AL 36532
- Math 58% proficient (2022)
- Reading 76% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairhope Middle School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fairhope 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairhope), 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
$86,026
Median home value
$395,300
Median rent
$1,374/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Baldwin County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Minette Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–8 | Not available | 435 | Compare → |
| Daphne Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–8 | Not available | 825 | Compare → |
| Elberta Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 7–8 | Not available | 282 | Compare → |
| Spanish Fort Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–8 | Not available | 647 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Baldwin County
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Fairhope Middle School is listed in Baldwin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairhope Middle School
Fairhope Middle School is a public middle school in Fairhope, AL, part of Baldwin County, serving approximately 727 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairhope Middle School
What grades does Fairhope Middle School serve?
Fairhope Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Fairhope Middle School?
Fairhope Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairhope Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairhope Middle School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairhope Middle School rank in AL?
Fairhope Middle School ranks #171 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Fairhope Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairhope Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Fairhope Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairhope Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fairhope Middle School a charter school?
No, Fairhope Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairhope Middle School a Title I school?
No, Fairhope Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairhope Middle School?
35.6% of students at Fairhope 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
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Baldwin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (251) 928-2573
- Area population (ZIP 36532)
- 37,121
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.7
Official sources & links
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 36532; 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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