Fairhope Middle School

Summary:

Fairhope Middle School is a highly-rated public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Fairhope, Alabama, part of the Baldwin County School District. This top-performing school consistently ranks within the top 10 middle schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement across various student subgroups.

Fairhope Middle School significantly outperforms the state and county averages in academic assessments, with 58.73% of 7th graders and 73.45% of 8th graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 32.37% and 32.6% in the Baldwin County district, and 23.6% and 22.06% statewide. The school also excels in English and science, with 81.69% of 8th graders proficient or better in English and 76.62% in science, far exceeding the district and state averages. Fairhope Middle School's diverse student population, with 80.69% White, 4.63% African American, 8.75% Hispanic, and 6.9% other races/ethnicities, also outperforms nearby schools like Elberta Middle School and Foley Middle School, which have lower academic proficiency rates.

Fairhope Middle School's consistent high performance is further evidenced by its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, which it has maintained for several years. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.1 to 17.8 over the past three years, may contribute to its academic success, as it is lower than the ratios of some nearby schools like Pillans Middle School (24.4) and Daphne Middle School (19.0). Additionally, Fairhope Middle School's exceptional performance for Hispanic and English Language Learner students, ranking within the top 10 in the state for these subgroups, is particularly noteworthy.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 Two Pirate Drive
       Fairhope, AL  36532


(251) 928-2573

District: Baldwin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,202 Help


Students who attend Fairhope Middle School usually attend:

High:    Fairhope High School

Feeder schools for Fairhope Middle School:

Elementary:    Fairhope East Elementary
    Fairhope West Elementary
    J Larry Newton School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  727

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.5%
Hispanic:
8.9%
African American:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fairhope Middle School ranks better than 98.6% of middle schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 6 ranked middle schools in the Baldwin County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.5. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.5%), Hispanic (8.9%), African American (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairhope Middle School is 15.4, which is the lowest among 7 middle schools in the Baldwin County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Fairhope Middle School employs 47 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairhope Middle School is $9,202. 4 middle schools in the Baldwin County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairhope Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairhope Middle School 6th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Fairhope Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Baldwin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Baldwin County 33rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairhope Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Fairhope Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.23 111th 407 72.7%
2005 68.72 88th 415 78.8%
2006 78.75 54th 409 86.8%
2007 87.81 22nd 412 94.7%
2008 83.12 36th 417 91.4%
2009 87.57 32nd 425 92.5%
2010 87.04 26th 435 94.0%
2011 87.39 22nd 435 94.9%
2012 86.08 24th 436 94.5%
2013 82.43 31st 436 92.9%
2014 91.64 26th 438 94.1%
2015 91.83 30th 430 93.0%
2016 97.65 12th 432 97.2%
2017 95.96 13th 432 97.0%
2018 96.25 11th 423 97.4%
2019 97.40 10th 437 97.7%
2021 98.20 4th 440 99.1%
2022 97.69 6th 432 98.6%
2023 98.23 4th 437 99.1%
2024 97.50 6th 442 98.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fairhope Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.91 14th 21 33.3%
2018 71.30 9th 30 70.0%
2019 70.84 11th 46 76.1%
2021 84.91 5th 61 91.8%
2022 81.84 8th 60 86.7%
2023 94.81 2nd 72 97.2%
2024 75.37 13th 78 83.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fairhope Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 90.49 2nd 81 97.5%
2023 77.54 9th 94 90.4%
2024 77.64 13th 106 87.7%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Fairhope Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 92.53 5th 195 97.4%
2018 81.85 18th 223 91.9%
2019 93.70 4th 254 98.4%
2021 83.01 14th 274 94.9%
2022 84.21 15th 256 94.1%
2023 86.32 14th 281 95.0%
2024 85.25 19th 281 93.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairhope Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 88.10 18th 349 94.8%
2018 93.15 11th 396 97.2%
2019 89.44 15th 396 96.2%
2021 96.35 4th 415 99.0%
2022 95.80 7th 421 98.3%
2023 94.35 9th 410 97.8%
2024 95.39 12th 437 97.3%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Fairhope Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 94.62 11th 380 97.1%
2018 95.04 11th 392 97.2%
2019 96.06 8th 399 98.0%
2021 97.65 6th 415 98.6%
2022 95.88 9th 423 97.9%
2023 97.33 5th 417 98.8%
2024 96.76 5th 426 98.8%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Military Connected students at Fairhope Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.40 2nd 32 93.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairhope Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 95.19 15th 380 96.1%
2018 96.06 13th 397 96.7%
2019 97.33 9th 399 97.7%
2021 97.69 6th 418 98.6%
2022 97.85 6th 427 98.6%
2023 98.20 4th 419 99.0%
2024 97.18 9th 428 97.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Fairhope Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.77 52nd 205 74.6%
2018 74.84 36th 247 85.4%
2019 55.22 87th 252 65.5%
2021 78.82 35th 266 86.8%
2022 77.52 38th 271 86.0%
2023 81.07 31st 263 88.2%
2024 76.76 36th 269 86.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Fairhope Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 91.63 6th 108 94.4%
2018 88.24 8th 113 92.9%
2019 88.90 7th 124 94.4%
2021 93.76 6th 154 96.1%
2022 89.01 10th 157 93.6%
2023 89.40 15th 166 91.0%
2024 89.03 8th 164 95.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Fairhope Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 92.90 17th 247 93.1%
2018 94.88 19th 331 94.3%
2019 96.46 11th 343 96.8%
2021 97.05 7th 369 98.1%
2022 96.47 9th 376 97.6%
2023 97.26 8th 370 97.8%
2024 96.55 9th 373 97.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for White Students!

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 Fairhope Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1515 1515
1989 1178 341 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1526
1990 897 196 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1099
1991 768 178 4 2 3 n/a n/a 0 955
1992 790 150 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 944
1993 779 162 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 949
1994 588 145 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 738
1995 703 126 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 842
1996 703 126 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 842
1997 720 123 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1998 724 124 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 856
1999 506 128 3 3 1 n/a n/a 1 642
2000 441 125 2 2 1 n/a n/a 1 572
2001 447 124 5 2 0 n/a n/a 1 579
2002 531 105 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2003 531 105 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2004 515 133 4 12 2 n/a n/a 0 666
2005 521 139 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 677
2006 544 124 4 9 2 n/a n/a 2 685
2007 535 115 3 7 3 n/a n/a 5 668
2008 594 108 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 716
2009 803 114 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 940
2010 827 106 8 22 0 n/a n/a 5 968
2011 595 61 5 25 4 0 3 0 693
2012 584 77 10 19 3 0 5 0 698
2013 580 63 7 25 5 1 8 0 689
2014 655 61 11 21 2 0 12 0 762
2015 647 68 8 26 3 0 8 0 760
2016 646 68 2 35 10 0 13 0 774
2017 668 74 3 53 4 0 28 0 830
2018 708 71 3 59 1 0 29 0 871
2019 670 61 10 52 0 2 42 0 837
2020 602 64 9 51 1 1 51 0 779
2021 517 43 3 48 0 0 41 0 652
2022 630 53 10 61 0 0 48 0 802
2023 627 36 6 68 1 2 37 0 777
2024 578 41 6 65 0 2 35 0 727

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 Fairhope Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1515 69.2 21.8 0
1989 1526 68.2 22.3 n/a
1990 1099 56.2 19.5 0
1991 955 52.5 18.1 n/a
1992 944 47.0 20.0 n/a
1993 949 49.0 19.4 n/a
1994 738 37.0 19.9 n/a
1995 842 42.2 20.0 n/a
1996 842 42.2 20.0 n/a
1997 853 45.3 18.8 15.1
1998 856 47.5 18.0 13.2
1999 642 41.0 15.7 20.6
2000 572 42.0 13.6 20.1
2001 579 40.0 14.5 20.1
2002 642 37.8 17.0 22.7
2003 642 37.8 17.0 22.7
2004 666 41.8 15.9 26.9
2005 677 45.3 14.9 30.9
2006 685 42.0 16.3 30.2
2007 668 42.3 15.8 26.2
2008 716 43.0 16.7 23.9
2009 940 52.8 17.6 25.2
2010 968 63.0 15.3 27.2
2011 693 42.0 16.4 27.3
2012 698 37.2 18.7 25.9
2013 689 35.3 19.5 27.7
2014 762 37.0 20.5 31.4
2015 760 39.0 19.4 25.4
2016 774 37.0 20.9 28.4
2017 830 36.0 23.0 29.2
2018 871 41.0 21.2 33
2019 837 45.0 18.6 25.1
2020 779 43.0 18.1 26.8
2021 652 43.0 15.1 29.6
2022 802 45.0 17.8 26.3
2023 777 48.4 16.0 33.3
2024 727 47.0 15.4 35.6

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 Fairhope Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1515 69.2 21.8 0
1989 1526 68.2 22.3 n/a
1990 1099 56.2 19.5 0
1991 955 52.5 18.1 n/a
1992 944 47.0 20.0 n/a
1993 949 49.0 19.4 n/a
1994 738 37.0 19.9 n/a
1995 842 42.2 20.0 n/a
1996 842 42.2 20.0 n/a
1997 853 45.3 18.8 15.1
1998 856 47.5 18.0 13.2
1999 642 41.0 15.7 20.6
2000 572 42.0 13.6 20.1
2001 579 40.0 14.5 20.1
2002 642 37.8 17.0 22.7
2003 642 37.8 17.0 22.7
2004 666 41.8 15.9 26.9
2005 677 45.3 14.9 30.9
2006 685 42.0 16.3 30.2
2007 668 42.3 15.8 26.2
2008 716 43.0 16.7 23.9
2009 940 52.8 17.6 25.2
2010 968 63.0 15.3 27.2
2011 693 42.0 16.4 27.3
2012 698 37.2 18.7 25.9
2013 689 35.3 19.5 27.7
2014 762 37.0 20.5 31.4
2015 760 39.0 19.4 25.4
2016 774 37.0 20.9 28.4
2017 830 36.0 23.0 29.2
2018 871 41.0 21.2 33
2019 837 45.0 18.6 25.1
2020 779 43.0 18.1 26.8
2021 652 43.0 15.1 29.6
2022 802 45.0 17.8 26.3
2023 777 48.4 16.0 33.3
2024 727 47.0 15.4 35.6

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairhope Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $491 (5.3%) $8,705 (94.6%) $9,202

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairhope Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 10th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 4th of 437 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Fairhope Middle School)81.463.6
 17.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Baldwin County)5830.3
 27.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fairhope Middle School)75.169.5
 5.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Baldwin County)58.131.5
 26.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students837777
 7.2%
African American6136
 41%
American Indian01
Asian106
 40%
Hispanic5268
 30.8%
Pacific Islander22
White670627
 6.4%
Two or More Races4237
 11.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.1%33.3%
 8.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairhope Middle School

Yes! Fairhope Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 442 Alabama middle schools.

Students who attend Fairhope Middle School usually go on to attend Fairhope High School

Students at Fairhope Middle School are 80% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 727 students attended Fairhope Middle School.


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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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