- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pensacola, FL
Beulah Academy of Science
Federal NCES profile for Beulah Academy of Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120051003366Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beulah Academy of Science earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Beulah Academy of Science has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beulah Academy of Science ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Beulah Academy of Science held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120051003366 · Pensacola, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
318 enr · 17.7:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
Beulah Academy of Science held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Beulah Academy of Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J. M. Tate Sen
J. M. Tate Senior High School
2,169 students
- Washington Sen
Washington Senior High School
1,676 students
- Escambia High
Escambia High School
1,634 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High School
1,604 students
- West Florida H
West Florida High School/Technical
1,322 students
- This school 318
Beulah Academy of Science
318 students
What this shows Beulah Academy of Science reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beulah Academy of Science compares
Beulah Academy of Science held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Florida - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,299
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 6.0%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Beulah Academy of Science is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escambia reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beulah Academy of Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beulah Academy of Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~318 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Beulah Academy of Science
How many students attend Beulah Academy of Science?
Beulah Academy of Science has 318 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pensacola, FL. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beulah Academy of Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Beulah Academy of Science is 17.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beulah Academy of Science?
28.2% of students at Beulah Academy of Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beulah Academy of Science?
The largest demographic group at Beulah Academy of Science is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beulah Academy of Science?
Beulah Academy of Science has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beulah Academy of Science rank among middle schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, Beulah Academy of Science ranks #1 of 8 middle 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 middle schools in Pensacola on the city page.
What other schools are in Escambia?
Besides Beulah Academy of Science, 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.