Port St. Joe Middle School serves 258 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 72% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
258 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)72%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
15%
21%
White
78%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend Port St. Joe Middle School?
258 students attend Port St. Joe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Port St. Joe Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port St. Joe Middle School?
Port St. Joe Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Port St. Joe Middle School offer ?
Port St. Joe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Port St. Joe Middle School part of?
Port St. Joe Middle School is part of Gulf School District.
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