Middle Schools in Bay

The Bay district of Florida is home to 6 middle schools serving grades 6-8, including a mix of traditional public schools and high-performing charter schools. The data reveals stark contrasts in academic performance and other key metrics across these institutions, highlighting the need for equitable access to quality education for all students in the region.

The standout schools in the district are the two charter institutions, North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School and Bay Haven Charter Middle School. These schools consistently rank among the top middle schools in the state, with exceptional test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and strong overall performance. In contrast, the traditional public schools like Mowat Middle School and Surfside Middle School show more mixed results, while Merritt Brown Middle School and Jinks Middle School lag behind significantly.

The data also reveals stark differences in student demographics and spending across the Bay district middle schools, with the charter schools spending less per student but achieving higher outcomes. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources may be driving the performance disparities, and that further investigation is needed to ensure all students in the Bay district have access to a high-quality education, regardless of the school they attend.