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Vernon Middle School

Summary:

Vernon Middle School is a public middle school in Vernon, Florida, serving 256 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Washington District, which is ranked 52 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vernon Middle School faces several key challenges. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (76.95%) compared to the state average (54.6%) and a nearby school, Roulhac Middle School (72.95%). The school also experiences high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 31.2% to 42.3%, which is much higher than the state average of 15-20%. Additionally, Vernon Middle School's test scores in English Language Arts (33-47%) and Math (32-47%) are below the state averages (50-54% and 47-56%, respectively). The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.13% to 75%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the state average.

Despite an increase in per-student spending, from $8,826 in 2019-2020 to $10,658 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average, Vernon Middle School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 612 out of 1,035 Florida middle schools in 2017-2018 to 861 out of 1,196 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger. In comparison, the nearby Roulhac Middle School has generally outperformed Vernon Middle School in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and statewide ranking, despite serving a similar demographic of students. Addressing the challenges at Vernon Middle School will require a comprehensive approach that goes beyond just increased funding, focusing on targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3190 Moss Hill Rd
       Vernon, FL  32462

(850) 535-2807

District: Washington

SchoolDigger Rank:
861st of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,658 Help


Students who attend Vernon Middle School usually attend:

High:    Chipley High School
    Vernon High School

Feeder schools for Vernon Middle School:

Elementary:    Kate M. Smith Elementary School
    Vernon Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  256

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.0%
African American:
11.7%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vernon Middle School ranks worse than 72% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.17. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77%), African American (11.7%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vernon Middle School is 18.2. (See more...)
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Compare Vernon Middle School employs 14 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vernon Middle School is $10,658.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Vernon Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Vernon Middle School 861st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Vernon Middle School in the ranking list.)

Washington:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington 52nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vernon Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.13 252nd 593 57.5%
2005 65.25 210th 602 65.1%
2006 53.08 330th 675 51.1%
2007 49.17 400th 736 45.7%
2008 42.51 472nd 740 36.2%
2009 42.80 492nd 780 36.9%
2010 43.21 527th 839 37.2%
2011 39.83 579th 891 35.0%
2012 41.22 552nd 897 38.5%
2013 39.25 602nd 956 37.0%
2014 44.49 560th 999 43.9%
2016 45.02 548th 997 45.0%
2017 32.44 695th 1031 32.6%
2018 41.20 612th 1035 40.9%
2019 44.44 621st 1099 43.5%
2021 22.80 895th 1136 21.2%
2022 33.68 761st 1148 33.7%
2023 41.89 678th 1177 42.4%
2024 30.17 861st 1196 28.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Vernon Middle School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Vernon Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 153 45 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1989 168 48 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1990 132 38 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1991 120 37 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1992 130 40 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1993 134 42 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1994 152 56 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1995 153 36 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 192
1996 153 36 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 192
1997 154 35 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 193
1998 154 46 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 206
1999 163 36 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 203
2000 339 68 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 412
2001 361 68 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2002 361 69 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 441
2003 361 69 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 441
2004 357 65 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 435
2005 348 64 2 5 6 n/a n/a 0 425
2006 372 76 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 353 73 3 6 6 n/a n/a 8 449
2008 327 84 4 4 5 n/a n/a 6 430
2009 357 73 6 6 6 n/a n/a 5 453
2010 344 87 1 12 2 n/a n/a 16 462
2011 354 83 1 17 4 0 15 0 474
2012 333 74 2 10 6 1 11 0 437
2013 336 73 7 9 5 0 22 0 452
2014 312 62 1 4 3 0 17 0 399
2015 220 48 1 1 3 0 12 0 285
2016 215 54 3 7 4 0 17 0 300
2017 234 51 1 9 5 0 12 0 312
2018 223 31 3 12 3 1 10 0 283
2019 235 34 2 8 5 3 16 0 303
2020 231 37 2 6 3 2 20 0 301
2021 231 39 0 7 4 2 18 0 301
2022 209 32 0 7 4 1 25 0 278
2023 197 30 0 5 1 1 22 0 256

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 Vernon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 203 10.0 20.3 63.1
1989 220 11.0 20.0 62.7
1990 175 11.0 15.9 50.3
1991 160 10.0 16.0 52.5
1992 173 9.0 19.2 21.4
1993 179 8.0 22.4 44.1
1994 210 8.0 26.3 0
1995 192 8.0 24.0 44.8
1996 192 8.0 24.0 44.8
1997 193 8.0 24.1 44.6
1998 206 9.0 22.9 45.1
1999 203 11.0 18.5 61.1
2000 412 20.0 20.6 60.7
2001 432 23.0 18.8 66
2002 441 23.0 19.2 68
2003 441 23.0 19.2 68
2004 435 23.0 18.9 71
2005 425 24.0 17.7 65.4
2006 453 25.0 18.1 64.9
2007 449 25.0 18.0 66.2
2008 430 28.5 15.1 65.1
2009 453 28.9 16.8 68.5
2010 462 26.0 17.7 75.6
2011 474 30.0 15.8 75.1
2012 437 26.6 16.3 78.3
2013 452 27.0 16.7 76.8
2014 399 29.0 13.7 45.9
2015 285 21.0 13.5 78.6
2016 300 20.0 15.0 79.3
2017 312 18.0 17.3 75.6
2018 283 19.0 14.8 66.4
2019 303 19.5 15.5 69.3
2020 301 19.0 15.8 56.5
2021 301 19.0 15.8 62.1
2022 278 17.0 16.3 68.3
2023 256 14.0 18.2 75

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 Vernon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 203 10.0 20.3 63.1
1989 220 11.0 20.0 62.7
1990 175 11.0 15.9 50.3
1991 160 10.0 16.0 52.5
1992 173 9.0 19.2 21.4
1993 179 8.0 22.4 44.1
1994 210 8.0 26.3 0
1995 192 8.0 24.0 44.8
1996 192 8.0 24.0 44.8
1997 193 8.0 24.1 44.6
1998 206 9.0 22.9 45.1
1999 203 11.0 18.5 61.1
2000 412 20.0 20.6 60.7
2001 432 23.0 18.8 66
2002 441 23.0 19.2 68
2003 441 23.0 19.2 68
2004 435 23.0 18.9 71
2005 425 24.0 17.7 65.4
2006 453 25.0 18.1 64.9
2007 449 25.0 18.0 66.2
2008 430 28.5 15.1 65.1
2009 453 28.9 16.8 68.5
2010 462 26.0 17.7 75.6
2011 474 30.0 15.8 75.1
2012 437 26.6 16.3 78.3
2013 452 27.0 16.7 76.8
2014 399 29.0 13.7 45.9
2015 285 21.0 13.5 78.6
2016 300 20.0 15.0 79.3
2017 312 18.0 17.3 75.6
2018 283 19.0 14.8 66.4
2019 303 19.5 15.5 69.3
2020 301 19.0 15.8 56.5
2021 301 19.0 15.8 62.1
2022 278 17.0 16.3 68.3
2023 256 14.0 18.2 75

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 Vernon Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $678 (7.9%) $7,896 (92.1%) $8,574
2019 $561 (6.7%) $7,853 (93.3%) $8,414
2020 $761 (8.6%) $8,066 (91.4%) $8,826
2021 $1,247 (13.4%) $8,024 (86.5%) $9,272
2022 $1,495 (14.7%) $8,650 (85.3%) $10,146
2023 $1,248 (11.7%) $9,411 (88.3%) $10,658

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vernon 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 621st of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 678th of 1177 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon Middle School)4441
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)5249
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vernon Middle School)4044
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Washington)5556
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon Middle School)4640
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)4747
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vernon Middle School)4858
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Washington)5759
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon Middle School)5628
 28%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)5543
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vernon Middle School)6020
 40%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Washington)3926
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Vernon Middle School)4841
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)4641
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Vernon Middle School)7356
 17%
   End of Course Civics (Washington)7360
 13%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Vernon Middle School)9570
 25%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Washington)4950
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students303256
 15.5%
African American3430
 11.8%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic85
 37.5%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White235197
 16.2%
Two or More Races1622
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.3%75%
 5.7%

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Vernon Middle School ranks 861st of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Vernon Middle School usually go on to attend Chipley High School

Students at Vernon Middle School are 77% White, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 256 students attended Vernon Middle School.


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