Bonifay Middle School (Closed 2018)

401 Mclaughlin Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 540 students in grades 5-8, Bonifay 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 was 44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(16-17)
44%
57%
(16-17)
48%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
86%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Bonifay Middle School?
540 students attend Bonifay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bonifay Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bonifay Middle School?
Bonifay Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bonifay Middle School offer ?
Bonifay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Bonifay Middle School part of?
Bonifay Middle School is part of Holmes School District.

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