Destin Middle School vs. Emerald Coast Middle School
Should I attend Destin Middle School or Emerald Coast Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Destin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Emerald Coast Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 811 students in grades 5-8, Destin Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 840 students in grades 6-8, Emerald Coast Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
811 students
840 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#639 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#624 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
215
-
Grade 6 Students
193
262
Grade 7 Students
198
274
Grade 8 Students
205
304
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
19%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
78%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
