How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Merritt Brown Middle School | North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Panama City, FL | Panama City, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 634 | 526 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 21:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.4% | 22.6% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Merritt Brown Middle School | North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,117 | $11,117 |
| District | Bay District Schools | Bay District Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Merritt Brown Middle School | North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.9% | 66.2% |
| African American | 9.0% | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 12.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Merritt Brown Middle School | North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 677:1 | 263:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.7% | 12.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 212 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.