Jinks Middle School

600 W 11th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 504 students in grades 6-8, Jinks 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 is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jinks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Jinks Middle School's student population of 504 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
504 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Jinks Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jinks Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#2238 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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41%
48%
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42%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
22%
36%
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Black
30%
21%
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White
37%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jinks Middle School's ranking?
Jinks Middle School is ranked #2238 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Jinks Middle School often compared to?
Jinks Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mowat Middle School, Merritt Brown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Jinks Middle School?
504 students attend Jinks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Jinks Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jinks Middle School?
Jinks Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jinks Middle School offer ?
Jinks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jinks Middle School part of?
Jinks Middle School is part of Bay School District.

School Reviews

4   12/21/2020
I rate this school a 4 out of 5 only because I love all of my teachers and I have the best time with my friends even though there are the ups and downs overall it's the best school and only school id want to go to.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Chloe Curtis
2   9/1/2011
more of a daycare for middle school students than a learning environment
- Posted by Parent - none

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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