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Ransom Middle School

Q: Is Ransom Middle School a good school?

Ransom Middle School ranks 499 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

499^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 59% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Ransom Middle School in Cantonment, FL, is a mid-sized public school serving 1,180 students in grades 6-8 within the Escambia County School District. This school stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced coursework, with students scoring 90% proficient in Algebra 1 and 95% proficient in Geometry—rates that rival top magnet schools like Brown Barge Middle School and far exceed district averages. Ransom also shows consistent strength in core math, particularly in 6th grade where 71% of students are proficient, the highest among all non-magnet Escambia schools. While the school has earned a reliable 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past decade, it faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which sits at 30.4%—a rate that is better than the district average but significantly higher than top-performing peers like Brown Barge (11.4%).

What makes Ransom particularly interesting is how it compares to its closest neighbor, Beulah Middle School, located just 4 miles away. Despite serving a similar student population with comparable socioeconomic challenges, Ransom outperforms Beulah in nearly every subject, including English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Civics. This suggests effective teaching and resource allocation, especially given that Ransom achieves these results with lower per-student spending ($8,764) and a higher student-teacher ratio (18.7:1) than many Escambia peers. The school is a clear step above other local options like Bellview Middle School and Warrington Preparatory Academy, both of which hold 1-star ratings.

One notable pattern across Ransom and nearby schools is a significant drop in 7th grade math proficiency—Ransom falls from 71% in 6th grade to 42% in 7th—suggesting a regional challenge with the curriculum at that level. However, the school's strong 8th grade math scores (67% proficient) indicate students recover well. For parents seeking a solid, reliable middle school in the Cantonment area, Ransom offers a strong academic foundation, particularly for students ready to tackle advanced coursework, while being mindful of the need to support attendance and the transition through 7th grade math.

1,180

Students ?

18.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,764

Per pupil spending ?

46.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1000 W Kingsfield Rd
Cantonment, FL 32533

(850) 937-2220

District: Escambia

Students who attend Ransom Middle School usually attend:

High:

J. M. Tate Senior High School

Feeder schools for Ransom Middle School:

Elementary:	Jim Allen Elementary School
	Pine Meadow Elementary School
	R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.9%

African American:

17.5%

Two or more races:

7.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 60th percentile in 2016 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (67% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (59th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg56%

Florida avg62%

499^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 10Middle Schools in the Escambia

51^st of 70Escambia 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
2026	58.0	499 of 1216	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.8	446 of 1205	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.2	511 of 1196	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.1	444 of 1177	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.7	398 of 1148	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.9	441 of 1136	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.8	453 of 1099	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.0	475 of 1035	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.3	495 of 1031	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.1	394 of 997	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	60.7	376 of 999	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.0	392 of 956	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.3	328 of 897	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	75.2	208 of 891	76.7%	★★★★☆
2010	68.7	268 of 839	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	75.2	185 of 780	76.3%	★★★★☆
2008	72.6	194 of 740	73.8%	★★★★☆
2007	71.5	204 of 736	72.3%	★★★★☆
2006	59.1	283 of 675	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	58.0	271 of 602	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	60.7	239 of 593	59.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry95%+39 vs state

Algebra 190%+27 vs state

Biology 183%+9 vs state

Civics81%+4 vs state

Math64%+6 vs state

English Language Arts62%~ state avg

Science58%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ransom Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 W Kingsfield Rd	Cantonment	32533	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 937-2220	1,180	63	18.7	46.2%	789 (66.9%)	206 (17.5%)	74 (6.3%)	18 (1.5%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	84 (7.1%)	58	499^th of 1216 public middle schools	59.0%		60.8	446^th of 1205 public middle schools	63.0%	53	65.0	62.0	59.0	71.0	42.0	67.0	58.0	90.0	95.0	83.0	81.0	$8,764	$688	$8,076
Beulah Middle School	Public	6-8	6001 W Nine Mile Rd	Pensacola	32526	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 316-3800	1,070	50	21.4	48.5%	448 (41.9%)	387 (36.2%)	110 (10.3%)	28 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	91 (8.5%)	38.6	798^th of 1216 public middle schools	34.4%		35.1	814^th of 1205 public middle schools	32.4%	16	50.0	58.0	51.0	49.0	43.0	57.0	47.0	97.0		76.0	85.0	$8,256	$818	$7,438
Beulah Academy Of Science	Public, Charter	6-8	8633 Beulah Rd	Pensacola	32526	Escambia County	Escambia	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 944-2822	318	19	16.7	28.3%	232 (73.0%)	19 (6.0%)	26 (8.2%)	15 (4.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.2%)	79.9	201^st of 1216 public middle schools	83.5%		76.4	256^th of 1205 public middle schools	78.8%	55	78.0	89.0	63.0	72.0	81.0	88.0	80.0	100.0	100.0	79.0	97.0	$7,098	$00	$7,098
Bellview Middle School	Public	6-8	6201 Mobile Hwy	Pensacola	32526	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 777-5800	719	43	16.7	66.1%	149 (20.7%)	379 (52.7%)	117 (16.3%)	13 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.8%)	52 (7.2%)	20	1036^th of 1216 public middle schools	14.8%		15.8	1060^th of 1205 public middle schools	12.0%	24	34.0	45.0	36.0	33.0	45.0	40.0	39.0	72.0		54.0	61.0	$11,790	$1,514	$10,277
Brown Barge Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	201 Hancock Ln	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 494-5640	542	30	18.0	30.8%	287 (53.0%)	96 (17.7%)	58 (10.7%)	34 (6.3%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	61 (11.3%)	89.1	81^st of 1216 public middle schools	93.3%		88.7	93^rd of 1205 public middle schools	92.3%	12	88.0	84.0	85.0	92.0	52.0	90.0	73.0	95.0	100.0		81.0	$9,017	$405	$8,612
Ferry Pass Middle School	Public	6-8	8355 Yancey Ave	Pensacola	32514	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 494-5650	897	48	18.6	58.1%	316 (35.2%)	359 (40.0%)	104 (11.6%)	35 (3.9%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	76 (8.5%)	36.6	825^th of 1216 public middle schools	32.2%		34.3	829^th of 1205 public middle schools	31.2%	4	43.0	52.0	53.0	50.0	38.0	62.0	48.0	97.0	100.0	87.0	71.0	$9,276	$1,032	$8,244
J. H. Workman Middle School	Public	6-8	6299 Lanier Dr	Pensacola	32504	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 494-5665	602	36	16.7	68.9%	108 (17.9%)	345 (57.3%)	114 (18.9%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	27 (4.5%)	34	859^th of 1216 public middle schools	29.4%		24.6	943^rd of 1205 public middle schools	21.7%	84	36.0	51.0	48.0	35.0	46.0	64.0	59.0	84.0		75.0	72.0	$12,126	$1,369	$10,758
Thomas L Sims Middle School	Public	6-8	5500 Education Dr	Pace	32571	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 995-3676	823	40	20.5	40.1%	626 (76.1%)	25 (3.0%)	69 (8.4%)	17 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.6%)	79 (9.6%)	75.6	258^th of 1216 public middle schools	78.8%		77.6	239^th of 1205 public middle schools	80.2%	19	79.0	61.0	77.0	72.0	72.0	82.0	71.0	98.0			76.0	$7,999	$486	$7,513
Warrington Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	450 S Old Corry Field Rd	Pensacola	32507	Escambia County	Escambia	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-7440	559	32	17.4	85.3%	97 (17.4%)	351 (62.8%)	56 (10.0%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	45 (8.1%)	16.2	1073^rd of 1216 public middle schools	11.8%		12.8	1087^th of 1205 public middle schools	9.8%	14	43.0	39.0	37.0	36.0	42.0	29.0	23.0	94.0		64.0	47.0	$13,685	$00	$13,685
Avalon Middle School	Public	6-8	5445 King Arthurs Way	Milton	32583	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 983-5540	768	41	18.7	55.5%	545 (71.0%)	50 (6.5%)	80 (10.4%)	15 (2.0%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	71 (9.2%)	48.7	638^th of 1216 public middle schools	47.5%		59.1	475^th of 1205 public middle schools	60.6%	163	57.0	60.0	58.0	55.0	45.0	71.0	47.0	99.0			83.0	$8,803	$648	$8,155

Frequently Asked Questions about Ransom Middle School

Is Ransom Middle School a good school?

Ransom Middle School ranks 499^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Ransom Middle School in?

Escambia

What high school do graduates of Ransom Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ransom Middle School usually go on to attend J. M. Tate Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Ransom Middle School?

Students at Ransom Middle School are 67% White, 17% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Ransom Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,180 students attended Ransom Middle School.

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