Avalon Middle School
- Avalon Middle School serves 771 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Avalon Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Avalon Middle School's student population of 771 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 771 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Avalon Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Avalon Middle School is 0.37, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1219 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 33% |
| Black | 5% | 22% |
| White | 79% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Santa Rosa School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Avalon Middle School is Pace High School (4.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hobbs Middle School (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bennett C Russell Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Milton Bennett C Russell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 839 students
0.0 miles
3740 Excalibur Way
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-7000 0.0 PK-5 839 - Milton Pea Ridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 811 students
2.7 miles
4775 School Ln
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3680 2.7 PK-5 811 - Milton Hobbs Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 764 students
3.7 miles
5317 Glover Ln
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5630 3.7 6-8 764 - Milton S. S. Dixon Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 767 students
4.1 miles
4560 Pace Patriot Blvd
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3660 4.1 PK-2 767 - Milton T. R. Jackson Prek Center Grades: PK | 207 students
4.3 miles
4950 Susan St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5720 4.3 PK 207
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| 5 I love this school my first year was awesome. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Madison carter |
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