Gulf Shores Middle School, a Title I school in Baldwin County, Alabama, served grades 7–8 with an enrollment of 441 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 before its closure in 2021.
The school's state ranking improved notably from #727 in 2015 to #137 in 2019 but closed in 2021, ending its presence as a Gulf Shores public middle school.
Math proficiency declined from a high of 68% in 2019 to 25% by 2021, falling slightly below or approximately equal to the state average in recent years.
Reading proficiency was consistently higher than the state average from 2011 through 2022, reaching 62% in 2021 compared to the state's 46%.
Minority enrollment included Hispanic (7%), Black (1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
86%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Gulf Shores Middle School?
441 students attend Gulf Shores Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Gulf Shores Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gulf Shores Middle School?
Gulf Shores Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gulf Shores Middle School offer ?
Gulf Shores Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Gulf Shores Middle School part of?
Gulf Shores Middle School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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