Middle Schools in Gulf Shores City


Summary:

Gulf Shores City, Alabama is home to a single high-performing middle school, Gulf Shores Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. This standout institution is ranked among the top 10% of middle schools in the state, consistently earning 4 or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger for its exceptional academic achievements.

Gulf Shores Middle School boasts a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is 83.87% White, 4.92% African American, 6.62% Hispanic, 1.87% Asian, and 0.85% Native American. Despite having nearly half of its students (47.54%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic performance is significantly higher than the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 6th grade math, 55% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of just 31.56%.

The school's strong student-teacher ratio of 20.6 to 1 and its ability to maintain high levels of academic excellence year after year suggest that Gulf Shores City has established effective teaching and learning practices that are producing positive outcomes for its middle school students. This makes Gulf Shores Middle School a standout option for families seeking a high-performing, diverse, and well-rounded educational experience for their children.

District Detail

 300 East 16th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

 (251) 968-9873

SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 137 Alabama districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,450

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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