Summary:
In zip code 32506, there is one middle school, Jim C. Bailey Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Pensacola, Florida, as part of the Escambia school district.
Jim C. Bailey Middle School has 948 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. The school shows a striking contrast in performance: it excels in advanced coursework, with 92% of students proficient in Algebra 1, far exceeding district (54%) and state (63%) averages. However, it struggles significantly in standard math, with only 26% of 7th graders proficient in math, well below the state average of 50%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 40.3%, which is above both district and state averages. About 47.57% of students are economically disadvantaged, and per-student spending is $11,374.
Key takeaways for parents include the school's "two-tiered" academic system, where advanced math students thrive while most students in standard math classes underperform. There is a notable "7th grade slump," with math proficiency dropping 26 points from 6th to 7th grade, a much steeper decline than seen district or statewide. The high chronic absenteeism rate is a major concern that likely impacts overall academic performance. Despite these challenges, the school outperforms its district in several areas, including 7th and 8th-grade English Language Arts and 8th-grade Science. The school has consistently earned a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the lower third of Florida middle schools.
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