Is Ernest Ward Middle School a good school?

Ernest Ward Middle School ranks 729 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ernest Ward Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 486 students attended Ernest Ward Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Ernest Ward Middle School?

Students at Ernest Ward Middle School are 74% White, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Ernest Ward Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ernest Ward Middle School usually go on to attend Northview High School

Ernest Ward Middle School in Walnut Hill FL

Performance Trends

Compare Details Ernest Ward Middle School ranks worse than 61% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 10 ranked middle schools in the Escambia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.27. (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: White (73.9%), African American (11.5%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ernest Ward Middle School is 22, which is the highest among 10 middle schools in the Escambia School District! (See more...)

Compare Ernest Ward Middle School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ernest Ward Middle School is $9,538, which is the 4^th highest among 10 middle schools in the Escambia School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ernest Ward Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ernest Ward Middle School 729^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Ernest Ward 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 Ernest Ward Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	45.54	342^nd	593	42.3%
2005	58.90	260^th	602	56.8%
2006	52.97	333^rd	675	50.7%
2007	61.16	293^rd	736	60.2%
2008	67.32	248^th	740	66.5%
2009	75.26	183^rd	780	76.5%
2010	69.87	252^nd	839	70.0%
2011	63.57	338^th	891	62.1%
2012	63.52	322^nd	897	64.1%
2013	48.03	516^th	956	46.0%
2014	59.72	388^th	999	61.2%
2016	44.75	551^st	997	44.7%
2017	51.20	498^th	1031	51.7%
2018	53.75	465^th	1035	55.1%
2019	49.76	549^th	1099	50.0%
2021	51.92	525^th	1136	53.8%
2022	46.95	590^th	1148	48.6%
2023	51.06	550^th	1177	53.3%
2024	39.27	729^th	1196	39.0%

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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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Enrollment information for Ernest Ward Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	407	66	3	0	11	n/a	n/a	0	487
1989	384	63	3	0	11	n/a	n/a	0	461
1990	383	59	0	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	449
1991	403	53	1	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	464
1992	389	55	1	0	26	n/a	n/a	0	471
1993	410	48	1	1	26	n/a	n/a	0	486
1994	405	50	0	0	22	n/a	n/a	0	477
1995	167	16	1	0	9	n/a	n/a	0	193
1996	167	16	1	0	9	n/a	n/a	0	193
1997	182	12	2	1	12	n/a	n/a	0	209
1998	178	15	2	1	8	n/a	n/a	0	204
1999	179	19	2	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	207
2000	186	22	0	0	11	n/a	n/a	0	219
2001	204	17	0	0	11	n/a	n/a	0	232
2002	276	41	1	2	15	n/a	n/a	0	335
2003	276	41	1	2	15	n/a	n/a	0	335
2004	344	49	1	1	21	n/a	n/a	0	416
2005	326	42	0	1	22	n/a	n/a	0	391
2006	315	49	0	1	18	n/a	n/a	0	383
2007	361	62	2	2	19	n/a	n/a	5	451
2008	381	51	2	1	19	n/a	n/a	6	460
2009	376	48	4	4	25	n/a	n/a	8	465
2010	381	101	5	3	24	n/a	n/a	7	521
2011	327	110	5	8	17	0	18	0	485
2012	326	98	4	6	10	0	16	0	460
2013	342	80	2	9	13	0	16	0	462
2014	356	65	1	9	9	0	19	0	459
2015	353	68	1	9	11	0	16	0	458
2016	348	65	1	6	16	0	19	0	455
2017	330	55	1	7	23	1	18	0	435
2018	355	70	0	11	24	1	22	0	483
2019	348	87	0	9	21	2	22	0	489
2020	352	83	0	16	12	0	24	0	487
2021	350	70	1	24	13	1	29	0	488
2022	364	62	1	26	8	3	27	0	491
2023	359	56	0	24	15	3	29	0	486

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 Ernest Ward Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	487	35.0	13.9	37.2
1989	461	35.0	13.1	38.4
1990	449	34.0	13.2	37.9
1991	464	36.0	12.8	33.2
1992	471	34.0	13.8	30.6
1993	486	32.0	15.2	29.2
1994	477	34.0	14.0	26.8
1995	193	14.0	13.8	35.2
1996	193	14.0	13.8	35.2
1997	209	14.0	14.9	35.4
1998	204	13.0	15.7	18.6
1999	207	12.0	17.3	52.7
2000	219	12.0	18.3	47.5
2001	232	12.0	19.3	47
2002	335	15.0	22.3	51.3
2003	335	15.0	22.3	51.3
2004	416	19.0	21.9	51.9
2005	391	21.0	18.6	55.2
2006	383	19.0	20.2	53.5
2007	451	22.0	20.5	48.2
2008	460	27.5	16.7	51.3
2009	465	29.6	15.8	51.2
2010	521	32.0	16.2	60.7
2011	485	33.0	14.6	60
2012	460	32.0	14.3	61.5
2013	462	29.0	15.9	64.5
2014	459	28.0	16.3	65.6
2015	458	28.0	16.3	65.3
2016	455	27.0	16.8	62
2017	435	27.0	16.1	56.3
2018	483	27.0	17.8	41.6
2019	489	28.0	17.4	35.2
2020	487	26.0	18.7	37.8
2021	488	26.0	18.7	41
2022	491	24.0	20.4	46
2023	486	22.0	22.0	48.8

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 Ernest Ward Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	487	35.0	13.9	37.2
1989	461	35.0	13.1	38.4
1990	449	34.0	13.2	37.9
1991	464	36.0	12.8	33.2
1992	471	34.0	13.8	30.6
1993	486	32.0	15.2	29.2
1994	477	34.0	14.0	26.8
1995	193	14.0	13.8	35.2
1996	193	14.0	13.8	35.2
1997	209	14.0	14.9	35.4
1998	204	13.0	15.7	18.6
1999	207	12.0	17.3	52.7
2000	219	12.0	18.3	47.5
2001	232	12.0	19.3	47
2002	335	15.0	22.3	51.3
2003	335	15.0	22.3	51.3
2004	416	19.0	21.9	51.9
2005	391	21.0	18.6	55.2
2006	383	19.0	20.2	53.5
2007	451	22.0	20.5	48.2
2008	460	27.5	16.7	51.3
2009	465	29.6	15.8	51.2
2010	521	32.0	16.2	60.7
2011	485	33.0	14.6	60
2012	460	32.0	14.3	61.5
2013	462	29.0	15.9	64.5
2014	459	28.0	16.3	65.6
2015	458	28.0	16.3	65.3
2016	455	27.0	16.8	62
2017	435	27.0	16.1	56.3
2018	483	27.0	17.8	41.6
2019	489	28.0	17.4	35.2
2020	487	26.0	18.7	37.8
2021	488	26.0	18.7	41
2022	491	24.0	20.4	46
2023	486	22.0	22.0	48.8

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 Ernest Ward Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$495 (6.4%)	$7,254 (93.6%)	$7,749
2019	$482 (6.1%)	$7,426 (93.9%)	$7,908
2020	$239 (3.0%)	$7,783 (97.0%)	$8,022
2021	$888 (10.3%)	$7,753 (89.7%)	$8,643
2022	$917 (11.3%)	$7,210 (88.7%)	$8,126
2023	$1,582 (16.6%)	$7,956 (83.4%)	$9,538

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ernest Ward Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 549^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 550^th of 1177 Middle schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ernest Ward Middle School)	51	50	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	42	43	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ernest Ward Middle School)	47	43	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	36	39	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ernest Ward Middle School)	55	52	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	43	38	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ernest Ward Middle School)	67	49	18%
7th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	50	41	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ernest Ward Middle School)	53	49	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	50	41	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ernest Ward Middle School)	21	12	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	21	22	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Ernest Ward Middle School)	45	46	1%
8th Grade Science (Escambia)	42	36	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Ernest Ward Middle School)	70	77	7%
End of Course Civics (Escambia)	54	55	1%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Ernest Ward Middle School)	66	60	6%
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	489	486	0.6%
African American	87	56	35.6%
American Indian	21	15	28.6%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	24	166.7%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	348	359	3.2%
Two or More Races	22	29	31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.2%	48.8%	13.6%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ernest Ward Middle School	Public	6-8	7650 Highway 97	Walnut Hill	32568	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 761-6301	486	22	22.0	48.8%	359 (73.9%)	56 (11.5%)	24 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.1%)	3 (0.6%)	29 (6.0%)	39.3	729^th of 1196 public middle schools	39.0%		51.1	550^th of 1177 public middle schools	53.3%	179	49.0	43.0	40.0	50.0	21.0	50.0	43.0	63.0	57.0	$9,538	$1,582	$7,956

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