Serving 846 students in grades 7-8, Daphne Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daphne Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Daphne Middle School's student population of 846 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
846 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daphne Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daphne Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
19%
32%
White
65%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daphne Middle School's ranking?
Daphne Middle School is ranked #404 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Daphne Middle School often compared to?
Daphne Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Baldwin Middle School, Bay Minette Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Daphne Middle School?
846 students attend Daphne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Daphne Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daphne Middle School?
Daphne Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Daphne Middle School offer ?
Daphne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Daphne Middle School part of?
Daphne Middle School is part of Baldwin County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break for Students/Teachers
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day for Teachers
August 01, 2025 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Fall Break for Students
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
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