Ferry Pass Middle School

8355 Yancey Ave
Pensacola, FL 32514
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,014 students in grades 6-8, Ferry Pass 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 is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,014 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ferry Pass Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Ferry Pass Middle School's student population of 1,014 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,014 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ferry Pass Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferry Pass Middle School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2680 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ferry Pass Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ferry Pass Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ferry Pass Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ferry Pass Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ferry Pass Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
40%
21%
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White
35%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ferry Pass Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Ferry Pass Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ferry Pass Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ferry Pass Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ferry Pass Middle School's ranking?
Ferry Pass Middle School is ranked #2680 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ferry Pass Middle School often compared to?
Ferry Pass Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. H. Workman Middle School, Brown Barge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ferry Pass Middle School?
1,014 students attend Ferry Pass Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ferry Pass Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferry Pass Middle School?
Ferry Pass Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ferry Pass Middle School offer ?
Ferry Pass Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ferry Pass Middle School part of?
Ferry Pass Middle School is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is Ferry Pass Middle School located?
Ferry Pass Middle School is located in the Northeast Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola, FL. There are 6 other public schools located in Northeast Pensacola.

School Reviews

5   11/29/2011
I do love this school and my son has had wonderful teachers and has also.Ferry Pass is a good school!
- Posted by Parent - lilme

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,014 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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