- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Panama City Beach, FL
Surfside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Surfside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120009002665
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Surfside Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Panama City Beach · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Surfside Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Surfside Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Panama City Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120009002665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Surfside Middle School held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120009002665 · Panama City Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 17.6:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students)
Surfside Middle School held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Surfside 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
Surfside Middle School
755 students
What this shows Surfside Middle School reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Surfside Middle School compares
Surfside 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Surfside 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 Surfside 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 Surfside 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 (~755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Surfside Middle School
How many students attend Surfside Middle School?
Surfside Middle School has 755 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Panama City Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 825 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Surfside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Surfside Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% 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 Surfside Middle School?
44.8% of students at Surfside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Surfside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Surfside Middle School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Panama City Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Surfside Middle School?
Surfside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Surfside Middle School rank among public schools in Panama City Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Surfside Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Panama City Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Panama City Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay?
Besides Surfside 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.