Summary:
Gulf Shores City is home to a single, high-performing middle school, Gulf Shores Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 and has an enrollment of 591 students within the Gulf Shores City district.
For parents, this school is a standout choice. Gulf Shores Middle School holds a 5-star rating and is ranked 25th out of 443 middle schools in Alabama, placing it in the top 6% statewide. The school has shown consistent improvement, climbing from the 90th to the 94th percentile in state rankings over the past three years. Academically, the school excels across all subjects. English proficiency is exceptionally strong, with scores in the high 70s across all grades, roughly 20 points above the state average. Math proficiency is also solid, ranging from about 55% to 60%, which is a significant 24-30 point advantage over the state. The most impressive result is in 8th-grade Science, where 77.23% of students are proficient, compared to the state average of 54.12%.
One of the most notable findings is the school's remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 3.6%, which is three times better than the state average of 12.0% and indicates a highly engaged student body. While the school performs well in all areas, there is a consistent gap between English and Math proficiency, with English being about 20 points higher. Additionally, 7th-grade math is the lowest-performing subject area, a trend that has persisted for two years. However, the school's overall trajectory is positive, highlighted by a massive 19-point single-year jump in 8th-grade Science proficiency. With a student-teacher ratio of 19:1 and 34% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, Gulf Shores Middle School demonstrates that strong academics and a supportive environment can go hand-in-hand.
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