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Woodlawn Beach Middle School

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Woodlawn Beach Middle School ranks 366 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

366^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 70% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Woodlawn Beach Middle School in Gulf Breeze, FL, serves 882 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Santa Rosa County School District, a highly-rated district that ranks in the 69th percentile statewide. This school stands out for its exceptional advanced math program, with 97% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 100% proficient in Geometry—far exceeding district and state averages. It also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.1%, which is less than half the state average of 31.4%, indicating strong student engagement and a supportive environment.

Compared to nearby schools, Woodlawn Beach is a consistent, above-average performer across all core subjects. For example, 6th-grade math proficiency is 74%, well above the state average of 60%, and 8th-grade science proficiency is 61%, compared to 52% statewide. While Gulf Breeze Middle School (9.77 miles away) is the top performer in the area, ranking in the 87th percentile, Woodlawn Beach is a strong second-tier school that outperforms Holley-Navarre Middle School and other nearby schools like Martin Luther King Middle School and Avalon Middle School. Interestingly, Brown Barge Middle School in the Escambia district is a magnet-like school that outperforms Woodlawn Beach in nearly every subject, despite being in a lower-ranked district.

Woodlawn Beach serves a relatively affluent community, with about 35% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and spends $7,841 per student—a lower amount than many peers, yet it achieves higher academic outcomes, suggesting efficient resource use. The school has a slight downward trend in its state ranking, dropping from the 85th percentile in 2015-2016 to the 70th percentile in 2025-2026, but it remains a reliable 4-star institution. Its post-pandemic recovery in absenteeism has been strong, dropping from a high of 26.4% in 2020-2021 to 16.1% in 2023-2024. Overall, Woodlawn Beach Middle School offers a stable, well-rounded education with a standout advanced math program, making it a solid choice for families in the Gulf Breeze area.

882

Students ?

20.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,841

Per pupil spending ?

34.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1500 Woodlawn Way
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

(850) 934-4010

District: Santa Rosa

Students who attend Woodlawn Beach Middle School usually attend:

High:

Gulf Breeze High School

Feeder schools for Woodlawn Beach Middle School:

Elementary:	West Navarre Intermediate School
	West Navarre Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.5%

Hispanic:

13.3%

Two or more races:

10.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2016 → 70th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (71% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg67%

Florida avg61%

366^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 30%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 15% (2016) to top 30% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 7Middle Schools in the Santa Rosa

22^nd of 70Santa Rosa 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	66.7	366 of 1216	69.9%	★★★★☆
2025	69.8	334 of 1205	72.3%	★★★★☆
2024	70.2	328 of 1196	72.6%	★★★★☆
2023	74.3	267 of 1177	77.3%	★★★★☆
2022	79.4	213 of 1148	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	76.5	239 of 1136	79.0%	★★★★☆
2019	75.0	252 of 1099	77.1%	★★★★☆
2018	75.7	231 of 1035	77.7%	★★★★☆
2017	80.0	193 of 1031	81.3%	★★★★☆
2016	82.2	153 of 997	84.7%	★★★★☆
2014	79.7	174 of 999	82.6%	★★★★☆
2013	82.0	140 of 956	85.4%	★★★★☆
2012	79.7	164 of 897	81.7%	★★★★☆
2011	81.1	145 of 891	83.7%	★★★★☆
2010	82.5	118 of 839	85.9%	★★★★☆
2009	85.6	85 of 780	89.1%	★★★★☆
2008	81.0	121 of 740	83.6%	★★★★☆
2007	85.5	83 of 736	88.7%	★★★★☆
2006	86.2	71 of 675	89.5%	★★★★☆
2005	85.7	68 of 602	88.7%	★★★★☆
2004	86.4	61 of 593	89.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Algebra 197%+34 vs state

Civics80%+3 vs state

Math71%+12 vs state

English Language Arts66%+5 vs state

Science61%+9 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
Woodlawn Beach Middle School	Public	6-8	1500 Woodlawn Way	Gulf Breeze	32563	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 934-4010	882	44	20.0	34.6%	604 (68.5%)	43 (4.9%)	117 (13.3%)	21 (2.4%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	90 (10.2%)	66.7	366^th of 1216 public middle schools	69.9%		69.8	334^th of 1205 public middle schools	72.3%	32	68.0	67.0	64.0	74.0	56.0	73.0	61.0	97.0	100.0		80.0	$7,841	$300	$7,541
Holley-Navarre Middle School	Public	6-8	1976 Williams Creek Dr	Navarre	32566	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 936-6040	823	41	20.0	41.4%	521 (63.3%)	39 (4.7%)	132 (16.0%)	13 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.9%)	110 (13.4%)	63.4	418^th of 1216 public middle schools	65.6%		72.4	299^th of 1205 public middle schools	75.2%	119	69.0	63.0	61.0	64.0	61.0	76.0	60.0	100.0			88.0	$8,693	$569	$8,124
Gulf Breeze Middle School	Public	6-8	649 Gulf Breeze Pkwy	Gulf Breeze	32561	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 934-4080	916	42	21.8	21.0%	781 (85.3%)	6 (0.7%)	54 (5.9%)	20 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (5.9%)	82.7	158^th of 1216 public middle schools	87.0%		84.1	158^th of 1205 public middle schools	86.9%		81.0	77.0	76.0	80.0	71.0	85.0	71.0	100.0			88.0	$7,526	$303	$7,223
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
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
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
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
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
Hobbs Middle School	Public	6-8	5317 Glover Ln	Milton	32570	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 983-5630	743	31	23.9	62.3%	526 (70.8%)	61 (8.2%)	53 (7.1%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	91 (12.2%)	46.2	676^th of 1216 public middle schools	44.4%		46.7	645^th of 1205 public middle schools	46.5%	31	59.0	56.0	54.0	62.0	31.0	63.0	51.0	98.0	100.0		72.0	$8,102	$521	$7,580
Martin Luther King Middle School	Public	6-8	5928 Stewart St	Milton	32570	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 983-5660	621	34	18.2	65.5%	440 (70.9%)	53 (8.5%)	42 (6.8%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	76 (12.2%)	39.5	781^st of 1216 public middle schools	35.8%		40.4	741^st of 1205 public middle schools	38.5%	40	55.0	57.0	56.0	42.0	44.0	56.0	46.0	99.0			72.0	$10,177	$724	$9,453

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodlawn Beach Middle School

How many students attend Woodlawn Beach Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 882 students attended Woodlawn Beach Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Woodlawn Beach Middle School?

Students at Woodlawn Beach Middle School are 68% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Woodlawn Beach Middle School in?

Santa Rosa

Is Woodlawn Beach Middle School a good school?

Woodlawn Beach Middle School ranks 366^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Woodlawn Beach Middle School attend?

Students who attend Woodlawn Beach Middle School usually go on to attend Gulf Breeze High School

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