Serving 1,224 students in grades 6-8, Ransom Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ransom Middle School's student population of 1,224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ransom Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ransom Middle School is 0.51, 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
#1339 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ransom Middle School's ranking?
Ransom Middle School is ranked #1339 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ransom Middle School often compared to?
Ransom Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beulah Academy Of Science, Ernest Ward Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ransom Middle School?
1,224 students attend Ransom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ransom Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ransom Middle School?
Ransom Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ransom Middle School offer ?
Ransom Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ransom Middle School part of?
Ransom Middle School is part of Escambia School District.
School Reviews
5 10/5/2009
Great p.e teachers (not mrs brown). Awesome parent involvement! Love the teachers! Alot of fun extracurricular activities. (wish they had cheerleading for 6th graders)But i give this school 6 stars! I love it :) Im a 6th grader at Ransom. Try it out sometime. Very clean and organized.
5 8/31/2009
Ransom has to be the best middle school in the county. It has great teachers, an awsome principal, and wonderful academic programs. I would defenetly recommend Ransom for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. :)
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