Very Good
#414 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 31% in state
Gulf Shores Middle School
Middle School · Gulf Shores City · Gulf Shores, AL
A Gulf Shores City middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
450 E 15th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gulf Shores Middle School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 51% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gulf Shores 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,079/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gulf Shores), 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
$74,861
Median home value
$366,600
Median rent
$1,365/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36542; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Baldwin Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 154 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Gulf Shores City
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,300NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gulf Shores Middle School is listed in Gulf Shores City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gulf Shores Middle School
Gulf Shores Middle School is a public middle school in Gulf Shores, AL, part of Gulf Shores City, serving approximately 600 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #414 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gulf Shores Middle School
What grades does Gulf Shores Middle School serve?
Gulf Shores Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gulf Shores Middle School?
Gulf Shores Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Shores Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Shores Middle School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gulf Shores Middle School rank in AL?
Gulf Shores Middle School ranks #414 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Gulf Shores Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gulf Shores Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Gulf Shores Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gulf Shores Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Gulf Shores Middle School a charter school?
No, Gulf Shores Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gulf Shores Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gulf Shores Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gulf Shores Middle School?
49.8% of students at Gulf Shores 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Baldwin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (251) 968-8719
- Area population (ZIP 36542)
- 17,335
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 50.6
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 36542; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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