Serving 1,094 students in grades 6-8, Davidson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 1,094 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Davidson Middle School's student population of 1,094 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,094 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Davidson 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 Davidson Middle School is 0.49, 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
#1102 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
12%
21%
White
70%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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 Davidson Middle School's ranking?
Davidson Middle School is ranked #1102 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Davidson Middle School often compared to?
Davidson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shoal River Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Davidson Middle School?
1,094 students attend Davidson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Davidson Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davidson Middle School?
Davidson Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Davidson Middle School offer ?
Davidson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Davidson Middle School part of?
Davidson Middle School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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