- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+92 students YoY
Pacetti Bay Middle School grew from 1,443 students in 2022-23 to 1,535 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+92 students YoY 120174007334 · St Augustine, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,481 enr · 22.1:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
Pacetti Bay Middle School grew from 1,443 students in 2022-23 to 1,535 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pacetti Bay Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tocoi Creek Hi
Tocoi Creek High School
2,616 students
- Creekside High
Creekside High School
2,479 students
- Beachside High
Beachside High School
2,214 students
- Allen D Nease
Allen D Nease Senior High School
2,177 students
- Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail High School
2,153 students
- This school
Pacetti Bay Middle School
1,481 students
What this shows Pacetti Bay Middle School reports 1,481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pacetti Bay Middle School compares
Pacetti Bay Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,989
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
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.
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
District finance for St. Johns reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,479
- 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
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 (~1,481 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,443 (2022-23) → 1,535 (2023-24), up 92.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.