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Bay Haven Charter Middle School

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Bay Haven Charter Middle School ranks 160 th of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-8

160^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,205 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 87% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Bay Haven Charter Middle School is a public charter middle school in Panama City, Florida, serving 432 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bay District, which is ranked 35 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bay Haven Charter Middle School consistently outperforms the Bay District and the state of Florida in academic assessments across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 100% proficiency in Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC exams, compared to 56% and 50% in the district, respectively. The school also had higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math FAST assessments compared to the district and state. Additionally, the school has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 13.3% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly lower than the 31.4% rate reported for the nearby schools in the same district.

When compared to the nearby public middle schools in the Bay District, Bay Haven Charter Middle School stands out as a higher-performing institution. The school's academic achievements, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and more favorable student-teacher ratio of 21.6 suggest that it may be providing a more effective educational experience for its students. The school's unique characteristics, such as its charter status, funding, and community involvement, may be contributing to its success and could serve as a model for other schools in the region.

429

Students ?

19.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,248

Per pupil spending ?

35.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2501 Hawks Landing Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405

(850) 248-3500

District: Bay

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.1%

Hispanic:

12.4%

Two or more races:

9.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2014 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (79% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Florida middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Bay

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg57%

Florida avg58%

160^th of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 13%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From top 3% (2016) to top 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st 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	83.9	160 of 1205	86.7%	★★★★☆
2024	65.2	382 of 1196	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	81.7	178 of 1177	84.9%	★★★★☆
2022	82.0	180 of 1148	84.3%	★★★★☆
2021	76.5	238 of 1136	79.0%	★★★★☆
2019	84.7	141 of 1099	87.2%	★★★★☆
2018	92.1	62 of 1035	94.0%	★★★★★
2017	93.0	56 of 1031	94.6%	★★★★★
2016	95.2	29 of 997	97.1%	★★★★★
2014	89.7	72 of 999	92.8%	★★★★★
2013	91.9	45 of 956	95.3%	★★★★★
2012	95.3	20 of 897	97.8%	★★★★★
2011	93.8	18 of 891	98.0%	★★★★★
2010	93.6	19 of 839	97.7%	★★★★★
2009	95.0	9 of 780	98.8%	★★★★★
2008	95.5	9 of 740	98.8%	★★★★★
2007	93.6	22 of 736	97.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Algebra 1100%+40 vs state

Geometry100%+45 vs state

Civics90%+19 vs state

Math83%+27 vs state

English Language Arts77%+19 vs state

Science59%+10 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
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
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
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 Bay Haven Charter Middle School

How many students attend Bay Haven Charter Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 429 students attended Bay Haven Charter Middle School.

What district is Bay Haven Charter Middle School in?

Bay

Is Bay Haven Charter Middle School a good school?

Bay Haven Charter Middle School ranks 160^th of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bay Haven Charter Middle School?

Students at Bay Haven Charter Middle School are 67% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American, 3% Asian.

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