Ferry Pass Middle School
- Ferry Pass Middle School serves 1,052 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 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%.
Top Placements
Ferry Pass Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ferry Pass Middle School's student population of 1,052 students has grown by 5% 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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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ferry Pass Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,650 schools in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #2600 out of 3650 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 33% |
| Black | 35% | 22% |
| White | 46% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Pensacola Ferry Pass Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 602 students
1.2 miles
8310 N Davis Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850)494-5605 1.2 PK-5 602 - Pensacola J. H. Workman Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 779 students
1.8 miles
6299 Lanier Dr
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850)494-5665 1.8 6-8 779 - Pensacola Reinhardt Holm Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 450 students
2.0 miles
6101 Lanier Dr
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850)494-5610 2.0 PK-5 450 - Pensacola Scenic Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 925 students
2.0 miles
3801 Cherry Laurel Dr
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850)494-5635 2.0 PK-5 925 - Pensacola Washington Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1811 students
2.4 miles
6000 College Pkwy
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850)475-5257 2.4 9-12 1811
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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