- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gulf Shores, AL
Gulf Shores Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gulf Shores Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010020202471
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulf Shores Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gulf Shores · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulf Shores Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Shores Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gulf Shores, AL.
School address
District: Gulf Shores City · Alabama
NCES ID 010020202471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Gulf Shores Middle School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 010020202471 · Gulf Shores, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 21.1:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gulf Shores Elementary School (1,230 students)
Gulf Shores Middle School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Gulf Shores Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gulf Shores El
Gulf Shores Elementary School
1,230 students
- Gulf Shores Hi
Gulf Shores High School
927 students
- This school
Gulf Shores Middle School
591 students
What this shows Gulf Shores Middle School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulf Shores Middle School compares
Gulf Shores Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 91% in Alabama - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,300
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 4.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Gulf Shores Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gulf Shores City reports $13,300 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gulf Shores Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Shores Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gulf Shores High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulf Shores Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gulf Shores Middle School
How many students attend Gulf Shores Middle School?
Gulf Shores Middle School has 591 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gulf Shores, AL. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Shores Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Shores Middle School is 21.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gulf Shores Middle School?
41.3% of students at Gulf Shores Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulf Shores Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gulf Shores Middle School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Gulf Shores, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulf Shores Middle School?
Gulf Shores Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gulf Shores Middle School rank among public schools in Gulf Shores?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Shores Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gulf Shores, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gulf Shores City?
Besides Gulf Shores Middle School, Gulf Shores City also operates Gulf Shores Elementary School (1,230 students) and Gulf Shores High School (927 students). See the Gulf Shores City district page for the complete list.