Avalon Middle School

Q: Is Avalon Middle School a good school?

Avalon Middle School ranks 611 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Avalon Middle School is a public middle school located in Milton, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 767 students. The school is part of the Santa Rosa school district, which is ranked 15th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Avalon Middle School consistently outperforms the Santa Rosa district and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, with 100% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 93% proficiency in Geometry, compared to 69% and 60% for the district, respectively. The school also has a more diverse student population, with 73.01% White, 6.65% African American, 6.78% Hispanic, and 11.34% two or more races. However, Avalon Middle School has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.8% to 23.5% in the last three school years, which is notably higher than the state average and some nearby schools, such as Gulf Breeze Middle School (8.7% chronic absenteeism). Additionally, Avalon Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.94% to 53.98% in the last three school years, which is higher than some nearby schools, such as Gulf Breeze Middle School (21.58%) and Brown Barge Middle School (38.07%).

Overall, Avalon Middle School appears to be a strong-performing school within the Santa Rosa district, with a diverse student population and a track record of academic excellence. However, the school's higher chronic absenteeism rates and socioeconomic factors may require additional attention and resources to ensure all students have the support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 6-8

5445 King Arthurs Way
Milton, FL 32583

(850) 983-5540

District: Santa Rosa

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,144

Students who attend Avalon Middle School usually attend:

High:

Milton High School

Feeder schools for Avalon Middle School:

Elementary:	Bagdad Elementary School
	Bennett C Russell Elementary School
	Pea Ridge Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.7

Number of students: 767

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.0%

Two or more races:

11.3%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Avalon Middle School ranks worse than 51.1% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 5^th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Santa Rosa School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.88. (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%), two or more races (11.3%), Hispanic (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avalon Middle School is 20.7. 3 middle schools in the Santa Rosa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Avalon Middle School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avalon Middle School is $7,144. 3 middle schools in the Santa Rosa School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Avalon Middle School 611^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Avalon Middle School in the ranking list.)

Santa Rosa:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Rosa 15^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Avalon Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	84.95	71^st	593	88.0%
2005	77.07	121^st	602	79.9%
2006	80.09	112^th	675	83.4%
2007	84.24	92^nd	736	87.5%
2008	81.88	111^th	740	85.0%
2009	81.05	125^th	780	84.0%
2010	74.51	205^th	839	75.6%
2011	69.68	271^st	891	69.6%
2012	68.49	278^th	897	69.0%
2013	68.90	279^th	956	70.8%
2014	66.09	326^th	999	67.4%
2016	66.81	302^nd	997	69.7%
2017	65.55	326^th	1031	68.4%
2018	67.28	314^th	1035	69.7%
2019	72.58	277^th	1099	74.8%
2021	70.71	299^th	1136	73.7%
2022	67.09	337^th	1148	70.6%
2023	60.57	429^th	1177	63.6%
2024	48.88	611^th	1196	48.9%

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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%

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Enrollment information for Avalon Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	664	30	8	6	8	n/a	n/a	0	716
2001	663	31	13	4	13	n/a	n/a	0	724
2002	675	31	14	13	14	n/a	n/a	0	747
2003	675	31	14	13	14	n/a	n/a	0	747
2004	709	29	15	17	6	n/a	n/a	0	776
2005	733	31	18	19	7	n/a	n/a	0	808
2006	765	40	23	26	8	n/a	n/a	0	862
2007	683	29	23	19	5	n/a	n/a	22	781
2008	672	29	14	15	4	n/a	n/a	19	753
2009	619	35	13	11	4	n/a	n/a	20	702
2010	652	44	17	18	3	n/a	n/a	30	764
2011	646	37	13	22	8	2	40	0	768
2012	636	44	12	24	8	3	36	0	763
2013	610	44	15	30	7	0	41	0	747
2014	591	42	17	50	4	2	48	0	754
2015	567	43	12	57	1	1	64	0	745
2016	556	32	9	46	0	1	57	0	701
2017	565	32	9	43	1	1	63	0	714
2018	606	41	8	52	2	0	62	0	771
2019	605	54	9	51	4	1	62	0	786
2020	644	54	12	67	5	0	80	0	862
2021	530	37	15	57	6	0	81	0	726
2022	573	41	17	64	3	0	80	0	778
2023	560	51	17	52	0	0	87	0	767

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 Avalon Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	716	34.0	21.1	36.7
2001	724	39.0	18.6	30
2002	747	36.0	20.8	33.9
2003	747	36.0	20.8	33.9
2004	776	38.0	20.4	29.9
2005	808	41.0	19.7	39.7
2006	862	49.0	17.6	38.5
2007	781	49.0	15.9	34.7
2008	753	50.0	15.1	34.5
2009	702	50.0	15.1	39.1
2010	764	37.5	20.3	44.7
2011	768	40.6	18.9	49.2
2012	763	36.0	21.1	48.6
2013	747	46.0	16.2	48.3
2014	754	42.0	17.9	51.6
2015	745	42.0	17.7	55.6
2016	701	44.0	15.9	56.3
2017	714	41.0	17.4	51.3
2018	771	42.0	18.3	51.5
2019	786	41.5	18.9	49.7
2020	862	40.9	21.0	48.8
2021	726	41.0	17.7	43.9
2022	778	41.0	18.9	52.7
2023	767	37.0	20.7	54

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 Avalon Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	716	34.0	21.1	36.7
2001	724	39.0	18.6	30
2002	747	36.0	20.8	33.9
2003	747	36.0	20.8	33.9
2004	776	38.0	20.4	29.9
2005	808	41.0	19.7	39.7
2006	862	49.0	17.6	38.5
2007	781	49.0	15.9	34.7
2008	753	50.0	15.1	34.5
2009	702	50.0	15.1	39.1
2010	764	37.5	20.3	44.7
2011	768	40.6	18.9	49.2
2012	763	36.0	21.1	48.6
2013	747	46.0	16.2	48.3
2014	754	42.0	17.9	51.6
2015	745	42.0	17.7	55.6
2016	701	44.0	15.9	56.3
2017	714	41.0	17.4	51.3
2018	771	42.0	18.3	51.5
2019	786	41.5	18.9	49.7
2020	862	40.9	21.0	48.8
2021	726	41.0	17.7	43.9
2022	778	41.0	18.9	52.7
2023	767	37.0	20.7	54

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 Avalon Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$86 (1.3%)	$6,538 (98.7%)	$6,624
2019	$42 (0.6%)	$6,698 (99.4%)	$6,740
2020	$35 (0.5%)	$6,336 (99.5%)	$6,371
2021	$341 (4.5%)	$7,273 (95.5%)	$7,613
2022	$499 (6.5%)	$7,170 (93.5%)	$7,669
2023	$406 (5.7%)	$6,737 (94.3%)	$7,144

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Avalon Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 277^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 429^th of 1177 Middle schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Avalon Middle School)	59	48	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Rosa)	63	61	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Avalon Middle School)	63	52	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Santa Rosa)	66	60	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Avalon Middle School)	62	52	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Rosa)	59	55	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Avalon Middle School)	67	57	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Santa Rosa)	54	50	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Avalon Middle School)	67	55	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Rosa)	68	57	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Avalon Middle School)	83	79	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Santa Rosa)	76	72	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Avalon Middle School)	59	59
8th Grade Science (Santa Rosa)	62	58	4%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Avalon Middle School)	81	71	10%
End of Course Civics (Santa Rosa)	75	71	4%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Avalon Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Algebra 1 (Santa Rosa)	73	60	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	786	767	2.4%
African American	54	51	5.6%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	9	17	88.9%
Hispanic	51	52	2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	605	560	7.4%
Two or More Races	62	87	40.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.7%	54%	4.2%

Schools Near Avalon 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
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
Hobbs Middle School	Public	6-8	5317 Glover Ln	Milton	32570	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 983-5630	700	36	19.6	63.3%	494 (70.6%)	70 (10.0%)	45 (6.4%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	11 (1.6%)	72 (10.3%)	48.4	614^th of 1196 public middle schools	48.7%		43.4	657^th of 1177 public middle schools	44.2%	43	56.0	44.0	50.0	55.0	30.0	56.0	47.0	97.0	100.0		63.0	$7,674	$809	$6,865
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
Martin Luther King Middle School	Public	6-8	5928 Stewart St	Milton	32570	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 983-5660	660	36	18.3	69.2%	484 (73.3%)	46 (7.0%)	38 (5.8%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	78 (11.8%)	35	794^th of 1196 public middle schools	33.6%		36	755^th of 1177 public middle schools	35.9%	39	46.0	41.0	38.0	37.0	31.0	55.0	40.0	96.0			50.0	$9,179	$820	$8,360
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
Woodlawn Beach Middle School	Public	6-8	1500 Woodlawn Way	Gulf Breeze	32563	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 934-4010	948	45	21.0	34.2%	672 (70.9%)	37 (3.9%)	130 (13.7%)	16 (1.7%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (9.1%)	70.2	328^th of 1196 public middle schools	72.6%		74.3	267^th of 1177 public middle schools	77.3%	61	63.0	59.0	56.0	72.0	63.0	73.0	52.0	98.0	100.0		72.0	$6,804	$453	$6,350
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Avalon Middle School

How many students attend Avalon Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 767 students attended Avalon Middle School.

Is Avalon Middle School a good school?

Avalon Middle School ranks 611^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Avalon Middle School attend?

Students who attend Avalon Middle School usually go on to attend Milton High School

What is the racial makeup of Avalon Middle School?

Students at Avalon Middle School are 73% White, 11% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 7% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Avalon Middle School in?

Santa Rosa

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