- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pensacola, FL
Beulah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beulah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120051008511
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beulah Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 8
- middle schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Beulah Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beulah Middle School ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Beulah Middle School held near 1,004 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+46 students YoY 120051008511 · Pensacola, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,070 enr · 24.3:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
Beulah Middle School held near 1,004 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Beulah Middle School 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
Beulah Middle School
1,070 students
What this shows Beulah Middle School reports 1,070 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beulah Middle School compares
Beulah Middle School 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,070 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,070
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
174
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
African American 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Beulah Middle School is more 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beulah Middle School'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 (~1,070 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beulah Middle School
How many students attend Beulah Middle School?
Beulah Middle School has 1,070 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pensacola, FL. CCD year-over-year: 958 (2022-23) → 1,004 (2023-24), nearly flat (+46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beulah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beulah Middle School is 24.3:1, which is 37% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beulah Middle School?
51.8% of students at Beulah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beulah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beulah Middle School is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beulah Middle School?
Beulah Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, Beulah Middle School ranks #8 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 Middle School, 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.