Serving 679 students in grades 6-8, W. C. Pryor Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. C. Pryor Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
W. C. Pryor Middle School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W. C. Pryor Middle School 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 W. C. Pryor Middle School is 0.69, 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
#2016 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
40%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
36%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. C. Pryor Middle School's ranking?
W. C. Pryor Middle School is ranked #2016 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are W. C. Pryor Middle School often compared to?
W. C. Pryor Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Max Bruner Junior Middle School, Clifford Meigs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend W. C. Pryor Middle School?
679 students attend W. C. Pryor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of W. C. Pryor Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. C. Pryor Middle School?
W. C. Pryor Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does W. C. Pryor Middle School offer ?
W. C. Pryor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is W. C. Pryor Middle School part of?
W. C. Pryor Middle School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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