Fairhope Middle School

www.fairhopems.com

777 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Fairhope Middle School, located at Two Pirate Drive in Fairhope, Alabama, serves as a central pillar of the local educational community. As a school within the Baldwin County Public School system, it is known for fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the personal development of students during their critical middle school years. The school is deeply integrated into the unique, vibrant culture of Fairhope, often reflecting the community's strong emphasis on education, the arts, and civic pride.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is well-regarded for its extracurricular opportunities and its commitment to the "Pirate" spirit, which encourages school involvement and athletic participation. The institution utilizes its official website, [fairhopems.com](http://www.fairhopems.com), as a primary hub for communication, providing parents and students with essential resources ranging from academic calendars and policy updates to highlights of school events. Overall, Fairhope Middle School is recognized for its dedication to preparing students for the transition to high school through a supportive and engaged learning environment.

777

Total Students

48.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairhope Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	627
Hispanic	68
Black	36
Asian	6
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
627 (80.7 %)
Hispanic
68 (8.8 %)
Two or More
37 (4.8 %)
Black
36 (4.6 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baldwin County
Phone:	(251)928-2573
Website:	http://www.fairhopems.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	777
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 368

Grade 8 409