Serving 1,180 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ransom Middle School serves the southern part of Cantonment, FL, covering an area of approximately 101.9 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary reaching 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ransom Middle School's student population of 1,180 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,180 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ransom Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ransom Middle School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1178 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ransom Middle School's ranking?
Ransom Middle School is ranked #1178 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ransom Middle School often compared to?
Ransom Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beulah Academy Of Science, Ernest Ward Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ransom Middle School?
1,180 students attend Ransom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ransom Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ransom Middle School?
Ransom Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ransom Middle School offer ?
Ransom Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ransom Middle School part of?
Ransom Middle School is part of Escambia School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Ransom has to be the best middle school in the county. It has great teachers, an awsome principal, and wonderful academic programs. I would defenetly recommend Ransom for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. :)
5 10/10/2025
Great p.e teachers (not mrs brown). Awesome parent involvement! Love the teachers! Alot of fun extracurricular activities. (wish they had cheerleading for 6th graders)But i give this school 6 stars! I love it :) Im a 6th grader at Ransom. Try it out sometime. Very clean and organized.
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