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Spanish Fort Middle School vs. Daphne Middle School

Should you attend Spanish Fort Middle School or Daphne Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Spanish Fort Middle School
33899 Jimmy Faulkner Dr
Daphne, AL 36527
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Daphne Middle School
One Jody Davis Cir
Daphne, AL 36526
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Spanish Fort Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 647 students in grades 7-8, Spanish Fort Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Daphne Middle School ranked #396 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak ranking of #192 in 2019, placing it in the top 50% statewide overall.
The school's 2023 proficiency rates included 28% in math, lower than the state average of 30%, 59% in reading, higher than the state average of 47%, and 60% in science, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew slightly to 825 students in grades 7–8, with minority enrollment at 37% and 47 full–time teachers yielding a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased notably to 40% in 2023, up from 25% in 2019, indicating a rising socioeconomic need.
Math proficiency declined sharply from highs above 60% in 2018–2019 to 28% in 2023, while reading proficiency remained consistently above the state average over the past decade.
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
647 students
825 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spanish Fort Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Daphne Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Daphne Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spanish Fort Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Daphne Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spanish Fort Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Daphne Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#230 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#396 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spanish Fort Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Daphne Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Top 30% in AL)
28%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spanish Fort Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Daphne Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spanish Fort Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Daphne Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
66%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spanish Fort Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Daphne Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Spanish Fort Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Daphne Middle School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
334
421
Grade 8 Students
313
404

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Spanish Fort Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Daphne Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spanish Fort Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Daphne Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spanish Fort Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Daphne Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spanish Fort Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Daphne Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
78%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spanish Fort Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Daphne Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spanish Fort Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Daphne Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.38
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spanish Fort Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Daphne Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spanish Fort Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Daphne Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spanish Fort Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Daphne Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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