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Deaf Middle School (Fsdb)

Public Grades 6-8

1141^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 6% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) in St. Augustine, FL, is a specialized public school serving 78 students in grades 6 through 8, designed specifically for deaf and hard-of-hearing students within the Deaf/Blind district.

This school operates with a fundamentally different model than nearby middle schools, spending over $47,000 per student annually—roughly 5 to 6 times more than schools like Alice B. Landrum Middle School or Pacetti Bay Middle School. The student-teacher ratio is an exceptionally low 5.5:1, compared to ratios of 18:1 or higher at neighboring schools. This intensive investment reflects the need for certified teachers of the deaf, sign language interpreters, audiological equipment, and small-group instruction. While standardized test scores are significantly lower than general education schools—a common pattern for specialized programs—there is a notable bright spot: 8th-grade math proficiency reached 51% in 2024-2025, actually exceeding the district average and approaching the state average. The school also serves a high-poverty population, with 87% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

One encouraging trend is the dramatic improvement in chronic absenteeism, which dropped from 31.8% in 2022-2023 to 21.1% in 2023-2024—now better than the state average and some nearby schools like Gamble Rogers Middle School. This suggests strong school culture and family engagement despite the challenges. The contrast with Sebastian Middle School, located just over a mile away, illustrates the "two worlds" of education in St. Augustine: one serving a general population with strong outcomes, and the other providing intensive, mission-driven support for a highly specialized student body. Deaf Middle School is not a traditional "failing" school—it is a niche institution that cannot be fairly compared to its neighbors on standard metrics.

Students ?

5.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$47,918

Per pupil spending ?

87.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

207 San Marco Ave
St Augustine, FL 32084

(904) 827-2500

District: Deaf/Blind

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.5%

Hispanic:

29.5%

African American:

17.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 5th percentile in 2016 → 6th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (18% vs 59% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!English Language Arts scores 44 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school18%

District avg28%

Florida avg59%

1,141^st of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 6%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

70^th of 70Deaf/Blind 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	5.2	1141 of 1216	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	12.1	1093 of 1205	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	12.8	1079 of 1196	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	15.1	1039 of 1177	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.0	1010 of 1148	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.0	1000 of 1136	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	9.7	1013 of 1099	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	6.2	981 of 1035	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	10.8	944 of 1031	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	5.2	947 of 997	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	2.5	966 of 999	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	1.8	942 of 956	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	1.7	878 of 897	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	1.6	872 of 891	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	2.6	808 of 839	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	1.5	771 of 780	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	1.6	728 of 740	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	2.2	719 of 736	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	1.8	672 of 675	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	2.7	588 of 602	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	1.4	592 of 593	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math21%-38 vs state

English Language Arts17%-44 vs state

Science13%-39 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
Deaf Middle School (Fsdb)	Public	6-8	207 San Marco Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	Deaf/Blind	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 827-2500	78	14	5.5	87.2%	30 (38.5%)	14 (17.9%)	23 (29.5%)	8 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	5.2	1141^st of 1216 public middle schools	6.2%		12.1	1093^rd of 1205 public middle schools	9.3%	48	17.0	18.0	17.0	8.0	19.0	33.0	13.0					$47,918	$2,615	$45,303
Sebastian Middle School	Public	6-8	2955 Lewis Speedway	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-3840	690	37	18.6	47.7%	459 (66.5%)	89 (12.9%)	90 (13.0%)	15 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	33 (4.8%)	61.1	452^nd of 1216 public middle schools	62.8%		66.5	363^rd of 1205 public middle schools	69.9%	89	70.0	70.0	67.0	60.0	25.0	60.0	63.0	98.0	100.0	100.0	86.0	$10,646	$737	$9,908
R J Murray Middle School	Public	6-8	150 N Holmes Blvd	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8470	742	39	19.0	55.8%	462 (62.3%)	145 (19.5%)	79 (10.6%)	12 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.7%)	63.5	414^th of 1216 public middle schools	66.0%		64.5	394^th of 1205 public middle schools	67.3%	20	71.0	65.0	65.0	76.0	42.0	64.0	60.0	89.0	93.0	98.0	85.0	$10,954	$555	$10,399
Gamble Rogers Middle School	Public	6-8	6250 Us Highway 1 S	St Augustine	32086	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8700	896	49	18.2	55.9%	660 (73.7%)	78 (8.7%)	90 (10.0%)	19 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	43 (4.8%)	60.4	466^th of 1216 public middle schools	61.7%		56.9	499^th of 1205 public middle schools	58.6%	33	66.0	71.0	63.0	77.0	56.0	55.0	51.0	79.0	88.0	100.0	89.0	$10,552	$914	$9,639
Pacetti Bay Middle School	Public	6-8	245 Meadowlark Ln	St Augustine	32092	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8760	1,481	73	20.2	19.5%	1,001 (67.6%)	59 (4.0%)	243 (16.4%)	98 (6.6%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	72 (4.9%)	77.2	225^th of 1216 public middle schools	81.5%		81.8	189^th of 1205 public middle schools	84.3%	36	78.0	74.0	75.0	75.0	54.0	72.0	74.0	99.0	100.0		95.0	$8,215	$164	$8,051
Alice B. Landrum Middle School	Public	6-8	230 Landrum Ln	Ponte Vedra Beach	32082	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8410	918	43	21.3	7.7%	718 (78.2%)	21 (2.3%)	75 (8.2%)	51 (5.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.7%)	91.4	56^th of 1216 public middle schools	95.4%		92	54^th of 1205 public middle schools	95.5%	2	90.0	88.0	85.0	86.0	78.0	92.0	83.0	99.0	100.0		95.0	$8,560	$296	$8,265

Frequently Asked Questions about Deaf Middle School (Fsdb)

What district is Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) in?

Deaf/Blind

Is Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) a good school?

Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) ranks in the bottom 6.2% of Florida middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Deaf Middle School (Fsdb)?

Students at Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) are 38% White, 29% Hispanic, 18% African American, 10% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Deaf Middle School (Fsdb)?

In the 2024-25 school year, 78 students attended Deaf Middle School (Fsdb).

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