Ferry Pass Middle School
Ferry Pass Middle School serves 1,052 students in grades 6-8.
Ferry Pass Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Ferry Pass Middle School's student population of 1,052 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,052 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ferry Pass Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Ferry Pass Middle School is 0.66, 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 | #2573 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 33% |
| Black | 35% | 22% |
| White | 46% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Escambia School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ferry Pass Middle School is Washington Senior High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is J. H. Workman Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ferry Pass Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pensacola Ferry Pass Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 48%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 602 students10
1.2 miles
8310 N Davis Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 494-5605 1.2 PK-5 602 - Pensacola J. H. Workman Middle School Math: 33% | Reading: 38%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 779 students10
1.8 miles
6299 Lanier Dr
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 494-5665 1.8 6-8 779 - Pensacola Reinhardt Holm Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 450 students10
2.0 miles
6101 Lanier Dr
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 494-5610 2 PK-5 450 - Pensacola Scenic Heights Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 61%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 925 students10
2.0 miles
3801 Cherry Laurel Dr
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 494-5635 2 PK-5 925 - Pensacola Washington Senior High School Math: 36% | Reading: 48%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,811 student10
2.4 miles
6000 College Pkwy
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 475-5257 2.4 9-12 1,811
School Reviews
| 5 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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