Paul W. Bell Middle School vs. W. R. Thomas Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 443 students in grades 6-8, Paul W. Bell 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 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 713 students in grades 6-8, W. R. Thomas 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 51% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
443 students
713 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2103 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1322 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
165
207
Grade 7 Students
140
230
Grade 8 Students
138
276
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
98%
97%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.04
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
