Serving 744 students in grades 6-8, Woodham Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)26%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)29%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
56%
21%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Woodham Middle School?
744 students attend Woodham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Woodham Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodham Middle School?
Woodham Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodham Middle School offer ?
Woodham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Woodham Middle School part of?
Woodham Middle School is part of Escambia School District.
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