Enrollment
260
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pensacola, FL
Achieve Academy at Mcmillian
Federal NCES profile for Achieve Academy at Mcmillian, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120051004345
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Achieve Academy at Mcmillian earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools.
- #38 of 39
- schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Achieve Academy at Mcmillian has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Achieve Academy at Mcmillian ranks #38 of 39 schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Achieve Academy at Mcmillian compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Achieve Academy at Mcmillian
Achieve Academy at Mcmillian is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pensacola, Florida, enrolling 260 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.6% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 149 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #135, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and White (21%) (diversity index 49/100).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 188 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 260 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Escambia also operates J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students) and Washington Senior High School (1,676 students) alongside Achieve Academy at Mcmillian.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Achieve Academy at Mcmillian compares
Achieve Academy at Mcmillian on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 70% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 72.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 67.7%
White 20.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Achieve Academy at Mcmillian is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escambia, which includes Achieve Academy at Mcmillian.
$10,794
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 40.7%
Federal 20.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Achieve Academy at Mcmillian Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Achieve Academy at Mcmillian's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Achieve Academy at Mcmillian
How many students attend Achieve Academy at Mcmillian?
Achieve Academy at Mcmillian has 260 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Pensacola, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achieve Academy at Mcmillian?
The student-teacher ratio at Achieve Academy at Mcmillian is 21.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Achieve Academy at Mcmillian?
88.6% of students at Achieve Academy at Mcmillian are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achieve Academy at Mcmillian?
The largest demographic group at Achieve Academy at Mcmillian is African American at 67.7% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achieve Academy at Mcmillian?
Achieve Academy at Mcmillian has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Achieve Academy at Mcmillian rank among schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, Achieve Academy at Mcmillian ranks #38 of 39 schools in Pensacola, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pensacola on the city page.
Is Achieve Academy at Mcmillian a good school?
Achieve Academy at Mcmillian earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Escambia?
Besides Achieve Academy at Mcmillian, Escambia also operates J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students), Washington Senior High School (1,676 students), and Escambia High School (1,634 students). See the Escambia district page for the complete list.
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