Summary:
In zip code 32547, there is one middle school, W. C. Pryor Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, within the high-performing Okaloosa School District.
W. C. Pryor Middle School presents a mixed picture of performance. The school is a standout in advanced math, with 90% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 82% in Geometry, significantly exceeding both district and state averages. However, this strength contrasts sharply with struggles in standard grade-level math, particularly in 6th grade where only 44% of students are proficient. English Language Arts is a consistent challenge across all grades, with proficiency rates falling below state averages. The school also shows a notable weakness in 8th-grade science, where only 43% of students are proficient. Despite serving a student body where over 71% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school achieves exceptional results in advanced courses, suggesting targeted programs are overcoming socioeconomic barriers for top-tier students.
Key metrics show the school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.7%, slightly above the district average but below the state average. The school spends $10,031 per student with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. While the Okaloosa district is a 4-star, high-performing district, W. C. Pryor Middle School is a 2-star school that consistently underperforms the district average in nearly every subject. Its state ranking has been stable but in the lower half of Florida middle schools, ranking in the 38th percentile for the last two years. The school's performance in Civics (76% proficient) is nearly identical to the state average, but below the district average.
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