Gulf Shores Middle School

Summary:

Gulf Shores Middle School is a public middle school serving 589 students in grades 6-8 in the coastal city of Gulf Shores, Alabama, which is part of the highly-ranked Baldwin County school district.

This school consistently performs above the state average in academic assessments, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts that significantly exceed the state and Baldwin County district averages. Gulf Shores Middle School has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 10% of Alabama middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students with low socioeconomic status, who rank among the top middle schools in the state.

When compared to nearby middle schools like Fairhope Middle School, Elberta Middle School, and Foley Middle School, Gulf Shores Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance and its ability to support the success of diverse student groups, including those from low-income backgrounds. This combination of academic excellence and inclusive support makes Gulf Shores Middle School a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 450 E 15th Ave
       Gulf Shores, AL  36542


(251) 968-8719

District: Gulf Shores City

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools


Students who attend Gulf Shores Middle School usually attend:

High:    Gulf Shores High School

Feeder schools for Gulf Shores Middle School:

Elementary:    Gulf Shores Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  600

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Hispanic:
6.8%
African American:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gulf Shores Middle School ranks better than 89.6% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.35. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gulf Shores Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gulf Shores Middle School 46th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Gulf Shores Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Gulf Shores City:

SchoolDigger ranks Gulf Shores City 17th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gulf Shores Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Gulf Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.54 28th 440 93.6%
2022 85.31 42nd 432 90.3%
2023 88.45 35th 437 92.0%
2024 86.35 46th 442 89.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gulf Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.71 26th 61 57.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gulf Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.81 69th 274 74.8%
2022 66.81 44th 256 82.8%
2023 74.63 30th 281 89.3%
2024 68.28 43rd 281 84.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gulf Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.05 21st 415 94.9%
2022 71.63 70th 421 83.4%
2023 84.33 30th 410 92.7%
2024 89.15 28th 437 93.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Gulf Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.81 30th 415 92.8%
2022 82.43 47th 423 88.9%
2023 85.52 42nd 417 89.9%
2024 80.88 53rd 426 87.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Gulf Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.13 36th 418 91.4%
2022 83.39 44th 427 89.7%
2023 85.41 40th 419 90.5%
2024 87.13 41st 428 90.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Gulf Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.95 35th 263 86.7%
2024 35.24 167th 269 37.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gulf Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.67 21st 154 86.4%
2022 84.23 15th 157 90.4%
2023 78.40 27th 166 83.7%
2024 74.78 27th 164 83.5%
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Rank History for White students at Gulf Shores Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.76 47th 369 87.3%
2022 73.04 65th 376 82.7%
2023 79.96 56th 370 84.9%
2024 77.61 63rd 373 83.1%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gulf Shores Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 409 12 8 50 3 0 29 0 511
2021 410 13 8 44 1 0 31 0 507
2022 494 28 9 48 7 0 3 0 589
2023 494 29 11 39 5 0 11 0 589
2024 500 28 8 41 7 0 16 0 600

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gulf Shores Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 511 23.0 22.2 39.9
2021 507 25.0 20.2 36.9
2022 589 23.0 25.6 11.7
2023 589 28.5 20.6 47.5
2024 600 29.5 20.3 49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gulf Shores Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 511 23.0 22.2 39.9
2021 507 25.0 20.2 36.9
2022 589 23.0 25.6 11.7
2023 589 28.5 20.6 47.5
2024 600 29.5 20.3 49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gulf Shores Middle School

Students who attend Gulf Shores Middle School usually go on to attend Gulf Shores High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 600 students attended Gulf Shores Middle School.

Students at Gulf Shores Middle School are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Gulf Shores Middle School ranks 46th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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.

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