Ferry Pass Middle School

Q: Is Ferry Pass Middle School a good school?

Ferry Pass Middle School ranks 775 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ferry Pass Middle School is a public middle school in Pensacola, Florida, serving 1,014 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Escambia District, which is ranked 51 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Ferry Pass Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida middle schools, with a 2-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools like Gulf Breeze Middle School and Beulah Academy Of Science, Ferry Pass Middle School struggles with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism. The school has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (40.14%) and Hispanic (11.74%) students. Additionally, Ferry Pass Middle School has a high percentage of students (63.61%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Ferry Pass Middle School stands out for its relatively strong performance in Algebra 1 and Civics end-of-course exams, with proficiency rates exceeding the Escambia District and state averages. However, the school's overall academic performance, as measured by test scores and chronic absenteeism, remains a concern, and addressing the underlying issues of economic disadvantage and attendance could be crucial in improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

8355 Yancey Ave
Pensacola, FL 32514

(850) 494-5650

District: Escambia

SchoolDigger Rank:
775^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,740

Feeder schools for Ferry Pass Middle School:

Elementary:	Ensley Elementary School
	Ferry Pass Elementary School
	L. D. McArthur Elementary School
	Scenic Heights Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 1,014

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.1%

White:

34.8%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ferry Pass Middle School ranks worse than 64.8% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 5^th among 10 ranked middle schools in the Escambia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.21. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (40.1%), White (34.8%), Hispanic (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ferry Pass Middle School is 20.6. 6 middle schools in the Escambia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ferry Pass Middle School employs 49 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ferry Pass Middle School is $8,740. 5 middle schools in the Escambia School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ferry Pass Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ferry Pass Middle School 775^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Ferry Pass Middle School in the ranking list.)

Escambia:

SchoolDigger ranks Escambia 51^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ferry Pass Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	49.64	322^nd	593	45.7%
2005	47.87	344^th	602	42.9%
2006	41.52	423^rd	675	37.3%
2007	50.76	387^th	736	47.4%
2008	46.26	427^th	740	42.3%
2009	47.31	449^th	780	42.4%
2010	42.24	538^th	839	35.9%
2011	44.75	546^th	891	38.7%
2012	38.64	571^st	897	36.3%
2013	47.23	520^th	956	45.6%
2014	47.03	533^rd	999	46.6%
2016	34.20	662^nd	997	33.6%
2017	32.93	688^th	1031	33.3%
2018	35.68	671^st	1035	35.2%
2019	31.97	780^th	1099	29.0%
2021	27.62	834^th	1136	26.6%
2022	31.67	788^th	1148	31.4%
2023	31.44	824^th	1177	30.0%
2024	36.21	775^th	1196	35.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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100%

Reviews:

by a student
Wednesday, July 11, 2012

I, myself go to Ferry Pass Middle School. We are an "A" school. We claimed that last Year. The teachers are nice and really helpful. I am in seventh grade. Last year I was in advaned math...yes it was tough,but in the end I understood evrey last piece. One of my family members is in college his colllege algebra book had everything I learned last year in it. We dont hold back,we fight, and we win!! GO EAGLES!!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ferry Pass Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	897	286	20	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	1214
1989	846	249	15	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	1118
1990	878	292	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1180
1991	813	288	18	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1123
1992	816	295	14	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1129
1993	794	290	19	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	1112
1994	828	309	20	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	1168
1995	749	335	12	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	1110
1996	749	335	12	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	1110
1997	659	346	9	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	1032
1998	638	351	16	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	1029
1999	594	351	18	17	4	n/a	n/a	0	984
2000	630	347	24	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	1020
2001	653	374	22	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	1068
2002	613	368	22	18	6	n/a	n/a	0	1027
2003	613	368	22	18	6	n/a	n/a	0	1027
2004	590	375	19	21	9	n/a	n/a	0	1014
2005	570	390	22	21	6	n/a	n/a	0	1009
2006	486	386	18	22	8	n/a	n/a	0	920
2007	469	366	13	22	7	n/a	n/a	33	910
2008	464	354	16	20	8	n/a	n/a	34	896
2009	441	372	25	29	3	n/a	n/a	45	915
2010	413	355	23	34	3	n/a	n/a	49	877
2011	429	383	23	49	8	4	59	0	955
2012	380	386	19	49	7	3	57	0	901
2013	420	417	19	58	8	6	64	0	992
2014	438	419	27	67	8	4	58	0	1021
2015	434	390	39	68	11	4	52	0	998
2016	455	401	34	64	10	1	66	0	1031
2017	488	375	35	71	10	4	69	0	1052
2018	482	364	33	76	3	4	90	0	1052
2019	511	450	35	102	4	5	96	0	1203
2020	445	432	29	109	3	4	94	0	1116
2021	382	402	29	103	6	4	94	0	1020
2022	356	368	33	116	7	5	90	0	975
2023	353	407	38	119	4	4	89	0	1014

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ferry Pass Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1214	57.0	21.2	19.9
1989	1118	56.0	19.9	29.8
1990	1180	60.0	19.6	27.5
1991	1123	59.0	19.0	27.5
1992	1129	56.0	20.1	26.4
1993	1112	52.0	21.4	28.5
1994	1168	54.0	21.6	31.7
1995	1110	48.0	23.1	32.3
1996	1110	48.0	23.1	32.3
1997	1032	46.0	22.4	33.4
1998	1029	46.0	22.4	33.8
1999	984	44.0	22.4	44.2
2000	1020	47.0	21.7	46
2001	1068	49.0	21.8	47.9
2002	1027	49.0	21.0	51.3
2003	1027	49.0	21.0	51.3
2004	1014	49.0	20.7	54.6
2005	1009	51.0	19.8	59.7
2006	920	51.0	18.0	58.9
2007	910	53.0	17.2	54.5
2008	896	56.0	16.0	56.1
2009	915	55.0	16.6	60.9
2010	877	52.0	16.8	68.2
2011	955	55.0	17.3	66
2012	901	56.0	16.0	66.6
2013	992	59.0	16.8	64.4
2014	1021	60.0	17.0	66.3
2015	998	61.0	16.3	67.6
2016	1031	62.0	16.6	66.9
2017	1052	63.0	16.6	67
2018	1052	62.0	16.9	51
2019	1203	60.0	20.0	51.4
2020	1116	65.0	17.1	51.5
2021	1020	64.0	15.9	57.2
2022	975	58.0	16.8	58.5
2023	1014	49.0	20.6	63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ferry Pass Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1214	57.0	21.2	19.9
1989	1118	56.0	19.9	29.8
1990	1180	60.0	19.6	27.5
1991	1123	59.0	19.0	27.5
1992	1129	56.0	20.1	26.4
1993	1112	52.0	21.4	28.5
1994	1168	54.0	21.6	31.7
1995	1110	48.0	23.1	32.3
1996	1110	48.0	23.1	32.3
1997	1032	46.0	22.4	33.4
1998	1029	46.0	22.4	33.8
1999	984	44.0	22.4	44.2
2000	1020	47.0	21.7	46
2001	1068	49.0	21.8	47.9
2002	1027	49.0	21.0	51.3
2003	1027	49.0	21.0	51.3
2004	1014	49.0	20.7	54.6
2005	1009	51.0	19.8	59.7
2006	920	51.0	18.0	58.9
2007	910	53.0	17.2	54.5
2008	896	56.0	16.0	56.1
2009	915	55.0	16.6	60.9
2010	877	52.0	16.8	68.2
2011	955	55.0	17.3	66
2012	901	56.0	16.0	66.6
2013	992	59.0	16.8	64.4
2014	1021	60.0	17.0	66.3
2015	998	61.0	16.3	67.6
2016	1031	62.0	16.6	66.9
2017	1052	63.0	16.6	67
2018	1052	62.0	16.9	51
2019	1203	60.0	20.0	51.4
2020	1116	65.0	17.1	51.5
2021	1020	64.0	15.9	57.2
2022	975	58.0	16.8	58.5
2023	1014	49.0	20.6	63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ferry Pass Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$316 (5.0%)	$6,037 (95.0%)	$6,353
2019	$344 (5.8%)	$5,590 (94.2%)	$5,934
2020	$502 (7.4%)	$6,321 (92.7%)	$6,822
2021	$1,174 (14.8%)	$6,758 (85.2%)	$7,933
2022	$1,253 (15.5%)	$6,846 (84.5%)	$8,099
2023	$1,638 (18.7%)	$7,103 (81.3%)	$8,740

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ferry Pass Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 780^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 824^th of 1177 Middle schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ferry Pass Middle School)	40	41	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	42	43	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ferry Pass Middle School)	36	42	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	36	39	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ferry Pass Middle School)	39	37	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	43	38	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ferry Pass Middle School)	48	39	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	50	41	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ferry Pass Middle School)	49	34	15%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	50	41	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ferry Pass Middle School)	25	23	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	21	22	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Ferry Pass Middle School)	40	38	2%
8th Grade Science (Escambia)	42	36	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Ferry Pass Middle School)	53	66	13%
End of Course Civics (Escambia)	54	55	1%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Ferry Pass Middle School)	88	77	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Escambia)	52	39	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1203	1014	15.7%
African American	450	407	9.6%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	35	38	8.6%
Hispanic	102	119	16.7%
Pacific Islander	5	4	20%
White	511	353	30.9%
Two or More Races	96	89	7.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.4%	63.6%	12.2%

Schools Near Ferry Pass Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ferry Pass Middle School	Public	6-8	8355 Yancey Ave	Pensacola	32514	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 494-5650	1,014	49	20.6	63.6%	353 (34.8%)	407 (40.1%)	119 (11.7%)	38 (3.7%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	89 (8.8%)	36.2	775^th of 1196 public middle schools	35.2%		31.4	824^th of 1177 public middle schools	30.0%	49	44.0	40.0	38.0	50.0	26.0	54.0	38.0	85.0			71.0	$8,740	$1,638	$7,103
J. H. Workman Middle School	Public	6-8	6299 Lanier Dr	Pensacola	32504	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 494-5665	705	40	17.6	71.6%	145 (20.6%)	404 (57.3%)	102 (14.5%)	10 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.0%)	24.6	932^nd of 1196 public middle schools	22.1%		21.8	953^rd of 1177 public middle schools	19.0%	21	31.0	30.0	44.0	31.0	27.0	41.0	32.0	84.0		75.0	47.0	$10,827	$2,616	$8,213
Brown Barge Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	201 Hancock Ln	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 494-5640	549	27	20.3	38.1%	288 (52.5%)	90 (16.4%)	54 (9.8%)	39 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	72 (13.1%)	88.6	98^th of 1196 public middle schools	91.8%		84.6	146^th of 1177 public middle schools	87.6%	48	85.0	78.0	76.0	86.0	47.0	83.0	62.0	92.0	95.0		74.0	$8,183	$827	$7,356
Avalon Middle School	Public	6-8	5445 King Arthurs Way	Milton	32583	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 983-5540	767	37	20.7	54.0%	560 (73.0%)	51 (6.6%)	52 (6.8%)	17 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (11.3%)	48.9	611^th of 1196 public middle schools	48.9%		60.6	429^th of 1177 public middle schools	63.6%	182	51.0	48.0	43.0	54.0	51.0	58.0	45.0	100.0	93.0		78.0	$7,144	$406	$6,737
Bellview Middle School	Public	6-8	6201 Mobile Hwy	Pensacola	32526	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 777-5800	992	46	21.5	75.6%	233 (23.5%)	514 (51.8%)	133 (13.4%)	20 (2.0%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	85 (8.6%)	9.8	1109^th of 1196 public middle schools	7.3%		8.8	1094^th of 1177 public middle schools	7.1%	15	29.0	18.0	29.0	14.0	19.0	23.0	14.0	90.0		72.0	28.0	$8,419	$2,210	$6,209
Thomas L Sims Middle School	Public	6-8	5500 Education Dr	Pace	32571	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 995-3676	1,098	50	21.9	34.2%	862 (78.5%)	31 (2.8%)	88 (8.0%)	23 (2.1%)	3 (0.3%)	6 (0.5%)	85 (7.7%)	79.8	204^th of 1196 public middle schools	82.9%		79.1	208^th of 1177 public middle schools	82.3%	4	72.0	59.0	69.0	69.0	66.0	88.0	64.0	93.0	100.0		73.0	$6,695	$399	$6,295
Warrington Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	450 S Old Corry Field Rd	Pensacola	32507	Escambia County	Escambia	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-7440	573	33	17.3	86.9%	113 (19.7%)	352 (61.4%)	47 (8.2%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	51 (8.9%)	11	1100^th of 1196 public middle schools	8.0%		14.4	1045^th of 1177 public middle schools	11.2%	55	28.0	25.0	28.0	24.0	18.0	25.0	15.0	62.0		75.0	33.0	$12,431	$4,081	$8,350
Ransom Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 W Kingsfield Rd	Cantonment	32533	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 937-2220	1,224	64	19.1	48.9%	816 (66.7%)	233 (19.0%)	83 (6.8%)	17 (1.4%)	9 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (5.3%)	55.2	511^th of 1196 public middle schools	57.3%		59.1	444^th of 1177 public middle schools	62.3%	67	53.0	46.0	51.0	56.0	38.0	60.0	63.0	69.0			64.0	$8,603	$1,223	$7,380
Gulf Breeze Middle School	Public	6-8	649 Gulf Breeze Pkwy	Gulf Breeze	32561	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 934-4080	936	43	21.7	21.6%	789 (84.3%)	15 (1.6%)	56 (6.0%)	24 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.6%)	86.5	130^th of 1196 public middle schools	89.1%		88.5	102^nd of 1177 public middle schools	91.3%	28	77.0	71.0	70.0	78.0	72.0	86.0	68.0	98.0	100.0		84.0	$6,610	$344	$6,265
Beulah Academy Of Science	Public, Charter	6-8	8633 Beulah Rd	Pensacola	32526	Escambia County	Escambia	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 944-2822	309	18	17.1	33.7%	225 (72.8%)	30 (9.7%)	20 (6.5%)	9 (2.9%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.1%)	65.3	381^st of 1196 public middle schools	68.1%		53.7	512^th of 1177 public middle schools	56.5%	131	72.0	54.0	56.0	69.0	51.0	57.0		79.0		66.0	88.0	$9,548	$00	$9,548

Frequently Asked Questions about Ferry Pass Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Ferry Pass Middle School?

Students at Ferry Pass Middle School are 40% African American, 35% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Ferry Pass Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,014 students attended Ferry Pass Middle School.

What district is Ferry Pass Middle School in?

Escambia

Is Ferry Pass Middle School a good school?

Ferry Pass Middle School ranks 775^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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