Serving 1,303 students in grades 6-8, Ransom Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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: 1,303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ransom Middle School's student population of 1,303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ransom Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ransom Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1366 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
36%
Black
19%
21%
White
66%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ransom Middle School's ranking?
Ransom Middle School is ranked #1366 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ransom Middle School often compared to?
Ransom Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest Ward Middle School, Beulah Of Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ransom Middle School?
1,303 students attend Ransom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ransom Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ransom Middle School?
Ransom Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ransom Middle School offer ?
Ransom Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ransom Middle School part of?
Ransom Middle School is part of Escambia School District.
School Reviews
5 10/5/2009
Great p.e teachers (not mrs brown). Awesome parent involvement! Love the teachers! Alot of fun extracurricular activities. (wish they had cheerleading for 6th graders)But i give this school 6 stars! I love it :) Im a 6th grader at Ransom. Try it out sometime. Very clean and organized.
5 8/31/2009
Ransom has to be the best middle school in the county. It has great teachers, an awsome principal, and wonderful academic programs. I would defenetly recommend Ransom for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. :)
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