Serving 540 students in grades 5-8, Bonifay Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)44%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)48%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
36%
Black
8%
21%
White
86%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Bonifay Middle School?
540 students attend Bonifay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bonifay Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonifay Middle School?
Bonifay Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bonifay Middle School offer ?
Bonifay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Bonifay Middle School part of?
Bonifay Middle School is part of Holmes School District.
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