Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Escambia Westgate Center 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Escambia Westgate Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Escambia Westgate Center's student population of 141 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Escambia Westgate Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Escambia Westgate Center is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3474 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
39%
21%
White
47%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
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 is Escambia Westgate Center's ranking?
Escambia Westgate Center is ranked #3474 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Escambia Westgate Center often compared to?
Escambia Westgate Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Capstone Academy, Northview High School, Global Learning Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escambia Westgate Center?
The graduation rate of Escambia Westgate Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Escambia Westgate Center?
141 students attend Escambia Westgate Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Escambia Westgate Center students are White, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Escambia Westgate Center?
Escambia Westgate Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Escambia Westgate Center offer ?
Escambia Westgate Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Escambia Westgate Center part of?
Escambia Westgate Center is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is Escambia Westgate Center located?
Escambia Westgate Center is located in the North Northwest Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in North Northwest Pensacola.
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