Enrollment
897
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pensacola, FL
Ferry Pass Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ferry Pass Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120051000796
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferry Pass Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 8
- middle schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferry Pass Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferry Pass Middle School ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ferry Pass Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ferry Pass Middle School
Ferry Pass Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Pensacola, Florida, enrolling 897 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 897 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 930 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #413.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and White (35%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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: 469 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 897 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 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 Ferry Pass Middle School.
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 Ferry Pass Middle School compares
Ferry Pass Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 897 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
897
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
288
in-school suspensions + 181 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 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 40.0%
White 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Ferry Pass Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escambia, which includes Ferry Pass Middle School.
$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 Ferry Pass Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferry Pass Middle School'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 middle 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 (~897 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ferry Pass Middle School
How many students attend Ferry Pass Middle School?
Ferry Pass Middle School has 897 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pensacola, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferry Pass Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferry Pass Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferry Pass Middle School?
60.6% of students at Ferry Pass Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferry Pass Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ferry Pass Middle School is African American at 40.0% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferry Pass Middle School?
Ferry Pass Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ferry Pass Middle School rank among middle schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferry Pass Middle School ranks #7 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.
Is Ferry Pass Middle School a good school?
Ferry Pass Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Ferry Pass 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.
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