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Mowat Middle School

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Mowat Middle School ranks 738 th of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

738^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,205 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 39% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Mowat Middle School is a public middle school located in Lynn Haven, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 818 students. The school is part of the Bay District and is ranked 35 out of 67 districts in Florida, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mowat Middle School consistently outperforms the Bay District and Florida state averages in various standardized tests, including EOC (End of Course) exams, FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking), and Statewide Science assessments. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Mowat had 96% proficiency in EOC Algebra 1, compared to 56% for the Bay District and 60% for Florida. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.9% to 35.3% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Mowat Middle School also serves a significant population of students from low-income families, with 49.42% to 51.22% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years.

When comparing Mowat Middle School to nearby schools in the Bay District, several interesting observations can be made. North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School and Bay Haven Charter Middle School consistently outperform Mowat Middle School in academic assessments, particularly in EOC exams and FAST tests, and have lower chronic absenteeism rates and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Merritt Brown Middle School and Jinks Middle School have lower academic performance compared to Mowat Middle School.

803

Students ?

18.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,006

Per pupil spending ?

43.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1903 W Highway 390
Lynn Haven, FL 32444

(850) 767-4040

District: Bay

Students who attend Mowat Middle School usually attend:

High:

A. Crawford Mosley High School

Feeder schools for Mowat Middle School:

Elementary:	Hiland Park Elementary School
	Lynn Haven Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.2%

African American:

15.4%

Hispanic:

14.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 72nd percentile in 2014 → 39th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 33 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg57%

Florida avg58%

738^th of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 39%▼ down 33 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to bottom 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 5Middle Schools in the Bay

35^th of 67Bay among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	40.8	738 of 1205	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.1	569 of 1196	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.0	527 of 1177	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.2	600 of 1148	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.8	545 of 1136	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.5	440 of 1099	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.9	495 of 1035	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.8	425 of 1031	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	69.4	280 of 997	71.9%	★★★★☆
2014	70.9	276 of 999	72.4%	★★★★☆
2013	70.3	261 of 956	72.7%	★★★★☆
2012	76.4	193 of 897	78.5%	★★★★☆
2011	78.0	181 of 891	79.7%	★★★★☆
2010	76.9	178 of 839	78.8%	★★★★☆
2009	87.6	66 of 780	91.5%	★★★★★
2008	85.9	80 of 740	89.2%	★★★★☆
2007	87.6	63 of 736	91.4%	★★★★★
2006	89.2	58 of 675	91.4%	★★★★★
2005	87.1	57 of 602	90.5%	★★★★★
2004	89.5	38 of 593	93.6%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Geometry100%+45 vs state

Algebra 196%+36 vs state

Civics66%-5 vs state

English Language Arts53%-5 vs state

Math47%-9 vs state

Science42%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mowat Middle School	Public	6-8	1903 W Highway 390	Lynn Haven	32444	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-4040	803	43	18.6	43.1%	475 (59.2%)	124 (15.4%)	115 (14.3%)	12 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	74 (9.2%)	40.8	738^th of 1205 public middle schools	38.8%		51.1	569^th of 1196 public middle schools	52.4%	169	52.0	55.0	51.0	56.0	33.0	47.0	42.0	96.0	100.0	66.0	$9,006	$1,002	$8,003
Bay Haven Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2501 Hawks Landing Blvd	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 248-3500	429	22	19.5	35.7%	288 (67.1%)	33 (7.7%)	53 (12.4%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (9.1%)	83.9	160^th of 1205 public middle schools	86.7%		65.2	382^nd of 1196 public middle schools	68.1%	222	84.0	73.0	72.0	84.0	85.0	80.0	59.0	100.0	100.0	90.0	$7,248	$00	$7,248
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1 Buccaneer Dr	Panama City	32404	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 248-0801	526	25	21.0	29.8%	348 (66.2%)	23 (4.4%)	65 (12.4%)	19 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	67 (12.7%)	81.3	193^rd of 1205 public middle schools	84.0%		87.1	123^rd of 1196 public middle schools	89.7%	70	77.0	67.0	66.0	86.0	77.0	95.0	63.0	99.0	100.0	86.0	$7,857	$00	$7,857
Jinks Middle School	Public	6-8	600 W 11th St	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4695	541	30	18.0	59.5%	165 (30.5%)	195 (36.0%)	138 (25.5%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (6.7%)	19.3	1017^th of 1205 public middle schools	15.6%		17.8	1027^th of 1196 public middle schools	14.1%	10	51.0	36.0	30.0	31.0	29.0	35.0	28.0	64.0	65.0	48.0	$10,771	$1,195	$9,576
Merritt Brown Middle School	Public	6-8	5044 Merritt Brown Way	Panama City	32404	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-3976	634	37	17.1	51.1%	462 (72.9%)	57 (9.0%)	65 (10.3%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.5%)	31.6	866^th of 1205 public middle schools	28.1%		27.6	897^th of 1196 public middle schools	25.0%	31	47.0	52.0	44.0	45.0	38.0	34.0	40.0	77.0	94.0	67.0	$10,960	$899	$10,062

Frequently Asked Questions about Mowat Middle School

What high school do graduates of Mowat Middle School attend?

Students who attend Mowat Middle School usually go on to attend A. Crawford Mosley High School

Is Mowat Middle School a good school?

Mowat Middle School ranks 738^th of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mowat Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 803 students attended Mowat Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Mowat Middle School?

Students at Mowat Middle School are 59% White, 15% African American, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Mowat Middle School in?

Bay

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