Surfside Middle School

300 Nautilus St
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 825 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Surfside 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 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Surfside Middle School's student population of 825 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
825 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Surfside 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 Surfside Middle School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1237 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Surfside Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Surfside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Surfside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Surfside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Surfside Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
21%
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White
65%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Surfside Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Surfside Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Surfside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Surfside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Surfside Middle School's ranking?
Surfside Middle School is ranked #1237 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Surfside Middle School often compared to?
Surfside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Breakfast Point Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Surfside Middle School?
825 students attend Surfside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Surfside Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% 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 Surfside Middle School?
Surfside Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Surfside Middle School offer ?
Surfside Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Surfside Middle School part of?
Surfside Middle School is part of Bay School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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