Serving 783 students in grades 7-8, Foley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Foley Middle School's student population of 783 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
783 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Foley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foley Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#896 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
33%
11%
Black
16%
32%
White
41%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foley Middle School's ranking?
Foley Middle School is ranked #896 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Foley Middle School often compared to?
Foley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elberta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Foley Middle School?
783 students attend Foley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Foley Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foley Middle School?
Foley Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Foley Middle School offer ?
Foley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Foley Middle School part of?
Foley Middle School is part of Baldwin County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
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