Serving 785 students in grades 6-8, Max Bruner Junior 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Max Bruner Junior Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Max Bruner Junior Middle School's student population of 785 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
785 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Max Bruner Junior 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 Max Bruner Junior 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2271 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
36%
Black
21%
21%
White
46%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Max Bruner Junior Middle School's ranking?
Max Bruner Junior Middle School is ranked #2271 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Max Bruner Junior Middle School often compared to?
Max Bruner Junior Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W. C. Pryor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Max Bruner Junior Middle School?
785 students attend Max Bruner Junior Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Max Bruner Junior Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Max Bruner Junior Middle School?
Max Bruner Junior Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Max Bruner Junior Middle School offer ?
Max Bruner Junior Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Max Bruner Junior Middle School part of?
Max Bruner Junior Middle School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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