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#952 of 1,356 schools in AL
Foley Middle School
Middle School · Baldwin County · Foley, AL
A Baldwin County middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 N Oak St, Foley, AL 36535
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Foley Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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
84.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Foley 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,722/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Foley), 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
$67,013
Median home value
$250,800
Median rent
$1,168/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36535; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snook Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Snook Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 258 | 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 → |
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
- #38 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
Foley Middle School is listed in Baldwin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Foley Middle School
Foley Middle School is a public middle school in Foley, AL, part of Baldwin County, serving approximately 769 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #952 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foley Middle School
What grades does Foley Middle School serve?
Foley Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Foley Middle School?
Foley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 769 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foley Middle School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Foley Middle School rank in AL?
Foley Middle School ranks #952 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Foley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Foley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Foley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Foley Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Foley Middle School a charter school?
No, Foley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Foley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Foley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foley Middle School?
84.5% of students at Foley 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
- 769
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Baldwin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (251) 943-1255
- Area population (ZIP 36535)
- 38,401
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 36535; 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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