- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Panama City, FL
Jinks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jinks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120009000048
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jinks Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Panama City · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jinks Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jinks Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Panama City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Jinks Middle School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 120009000048 · Panama City, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 15.9:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students)
Jinks Middle School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jinks Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A. Crawford Mo
A. Crawford Mosley High School
1,864 students
- Deane Bozeman
Deane Bozeman School
1,690 students
- J.R. Arnold Hi
J.R. Arnold High School
1,629 students
- Rutherford Hig
Rutherford High School
1,394 students
- Bay High Schoo
Bay High School
1,289 students
- This school 541
Jinks Middle School
541 students
What this shows Jinks Middle School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jinks Middle School compares
Jinks 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 43% in Florida - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.4%
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
$11,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 36.0%
White 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Jinks Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Bay reports $11,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jinks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Crawford Mosley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deane Bozeman School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.R. Arnold High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutherford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jinks Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jinks Middle School
How many students attend Jinks Middle School?
Jinks Middle School has 541 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Panama City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jinks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jinks Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Jinks Middle School?
67.9% of students at Jinks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jinks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jinks Middle School is African American at 36.0% of enrollment, in Panama City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jinks Middle School?
Jinks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jinks Middle School rank among middle schools in Panama City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jinks Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Panama City, 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 Panama City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay?
Besides Jinks Middle School, Bay also operates A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students), Deane Bozeman School (1,690 students), and J.R. Arnold High School (1,629 students). See the Bay district page for the complete list.