Serving 314 students in grades 6-8, Blountstown Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 69% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% 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
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)69%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Blountstown Middle School?
314 students attend Blountstown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Blountstown Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blountstown Middle School?
Blountstown Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blountstown Middle School offer ?
Blountstown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Blountstown Middle School part of?
Blountstown Middle School is part of Calhoun School District.
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