Daphne Middle School

www.daphnemiddleschool.com

861 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Daphne Middle School, located at One Jody Davis Circle in Daphne, Alabama, serves as a central pillar of the local Baldwin County school system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle school students. By prioritizing a balance between core educational standards and holistic student growth, the institution aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both intellectual curiosity and character development.

Beyond its focus on academics, Daphne Middle School places significant value on community engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and creative outlets that encourage students to explore their interests and build strong interpersonal skills. With a dedicated faculty and a location deeply integrated into the Daphne community, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere where every student is empowered to achieve their personal best.

861

Total Students

47.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daphne Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	565
Hispanic	82
Black	129
Asian	8
Two or More	73
American Indian	4

White
565 (65.6%)
Black
129 (15.0%)
Hispanic
82 (9.5%)
Two or More
73 (8.5%)
Asian
8 (0.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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)626-2845
Website:	http://www.daphnemiddleschool.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	861
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
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 7 448

Grade 8 413