Serving 491 students in grades 6-8, Ernest Ward 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 48% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ernest Ward Middle School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ernest Ward 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 Ernest Ward Middle School is 0.43, 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
#1811 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
36%
Black
13%
21%
White
74%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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 is Ernest Ward Middle School's ranking?
Ernest Ward Middle School is ranked #1811 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ernest Ward Middle School often compared to?
Ernest Ward Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ransom Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ernest Ward Middle School?
491 students attend Ernest Ward Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ernest Ward Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernest Ward Middle School?
Ernest Ward Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ernest Ward Middle School offer ?
Ernest Ward Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ernest Ward Middle School part of?
Ernest Ward Middle School is part of Escambia School District.
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