Ernest Ward Middle School vs. Ransom Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 491 students in grades 6-8, Ernest Ward Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,303 students in grades 6-8, Ransom Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to 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 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
491 students
1,303 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1811 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1366 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
179
433
Grade 7 Students
145
441
Grade 8 Students
167
429
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
13%
19%
% White
74%
66%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
