- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lynn Haven, FL
Mowat Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mowat 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 120009000063
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mowat Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lynn Haven · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mowat Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mowat Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lynn Haven, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Mowat Middle School shrank from 868 students in 2022-23 to 818 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 120009000063 · Lynn Haven, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
803 enr · 18.3:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students)
Mowat Middle School shrank from 868 students in 2022-23 to 818 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mowat 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
Mowat Middle School
803 students
What this shows Mowat Middle School reports 803 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mowat Middle School compares
Mowat Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 46.8% | ▼ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 803 | top 30% | - | - |
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.
803
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
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
32.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
204
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
African American 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Mowat Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bay reports $11,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mowat 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.R. Arnold High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutherford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mowat 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 (~803 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mowat Middle School
How many students attend Mowat Middle School?
Mowat Middle School has 803 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lynn Haven, FL. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mowat Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mowat 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 Mowat Middle School?
46.8% of students at Mowat Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mowat Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mowat Middle School is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Lynn Haven, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mowat Middle School?
Mowat Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Mowat Middle School rank among public schools in Lynn Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Mowat Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lynn Haven, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bay?
Besides Mowat 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.