Vernon Middle School
Tel:
(850)535-2807
- Vernon Middle School serves 312 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Vernon Middle School's student population of 312 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 312 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vernon Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vernon Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1971 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 32% |
| Black | 17% | 22% |
| White | 76% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vernon Middle School is Vernon High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Deane Bozeman School (13.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vernon Elementary School (2.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vernon Vernon High School Grades: 9-12 | 363 students
0.5 miles
3232 Moss Hill Rd
Vernon, FL 32462
(850)535-2046 0.5 9-12 363 - Vernon Vernon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 622 students
2.9 miles
3665 Roche Ave
Vernon, FL 32462
(850)535-2486 2.9 PK-5 622 - Panama City Deane Bozeman School Grades: PK-12 | 1256 students
13.3 miles
13410 Highway 77
Panama City, FL 32409
(850)767-1300 13.3 PK-12 1256 - Bonifay Holmes County High School Grades: 9-12 | 500 students
13.8 miles
825 W Highway 90
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850)547-9000 13.8 9-12 500 - Bonifay Graduation Assistance Program Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 30 students
14.0 miles
401 Mclaughlin Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850)547-0470 14.0 6-12 30
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