Enrollment
1,481
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Augustine, FL
Pacetti Bay Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pacetti Bay Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120174007334
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacetti Bay Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pacetti Bay Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pacetti Bay Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174007334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pacetti Bay Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pacetti Bay Middle School
Pacetti Bay Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in St Augustine, Florida, enrolling 1,481 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.2% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,481 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 206 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #148, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 494 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students) and Creekside High School (2,479 students) alongside Pacetti Bay 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 Pacetti Bay Middle School compares
Pacetti Bay 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 69% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,481 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,481
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,233
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 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Pacetti Bay Middle School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Johns, which includes Pacetti Bay Middle School.
$9,233
Per student
-17%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 37.4%
Federal 6.7%
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 Pacetti Bay Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacetti Bay Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,481 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pacetti Bay Middle School
How many students attend Pacetti Bay Middle School?
Pacetti Bay Middle School has 1,481 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Augustine, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacetti Bay Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacetti Bay Middle School is 22.1:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pacetti Bay Middle School?
16.2% of students at Pacetti Bay Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacetti Bay Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pacetti Bay Middle School is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacetti Bay Middle School?
Pacetti Bay Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Pacetti Bay Middle School rank among middle schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, Pacetti Bay Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in St Augustine, 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 St Augustine on the city page.
Is Pacetti Bay Middle School a good school?
Pacetti Bay Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. 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 St. Johns?
Besides Pacetti Bay Middle School, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Beachside High School (2,214 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.
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