Emerald Coast Middle School serves 840 students in grades 6-8.
Emerald Coast Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emerald Coast Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Emerald Coast Middle School's student population of 840 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
840 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Emerald Coast Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Emerald Coast 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
#624 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
48%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
19%
36%

Black
1%
21%

White
73%
36%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Emerald Coast Middle School's ranking?
Emerald Coast Middle School is ranked #624 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Emerald Coast Middle School?
840 students attend Emerald Coast Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Emerald Coast Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerald Coast Middle School?
Emerald Coast Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Emerald Coast Middle School offer ?
Emerald Coast Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Emerald Coast Middle School part of?
Emerald Coast Middle School is part of Walton School District.
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