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Ernest Ward Middle School

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Ernest Ward Middle School is located in Walnut Hill, FL and is one of 23 middle schools in Escambia School District. It is a public school that serves 521 students in grades 6-8.

Ernest Ward Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ernest Ward Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2007, Ernest Ward Middle School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ernest Ward Middle School's students and teachers. more

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Escambia District Spending

$8,574Per Pupil

The Escambia spends $8,574 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 37% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Escambia District

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Middle Schools Nearby

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School Name distance	TestRating	Community Rating
Walnut Hill Christian School 4.1 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Temple Christian Academy 12.4 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Escambia County Middle School 13.7 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Compass School 14.3 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Central Baldwin Middle School 15.1 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades 6-8
Escambia School District

Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores

Contact

Ernest Ward Middle School
7650 Hwy 97
Walnut Hill, FL 32568
(850) 327-4283
www.escambia.k12.fl.us

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About the FCAT

What is it?

The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).

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TestRating
6 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 521

51% 48%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Ernest Ward Middle School had 60% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

White

73%

Black

19%

American Indian/Alaskan Native

Asian/Pacific Islander

Hispanic

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16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Ernest Ward Middle School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Ernest Ward Middle School

It is a very good school and don't matter what color you are White Black Green Or Blue you are welcome her and we would love to welcome another student at our school.

Submitted by a Current Student on Jan 8, 2012

Ernest Ward Middle School

Not sure yet, My child will be starting EW this Fall and I'm nervous about it. I've heard that there quite a few children with behavioral problems there. Also, know of a few instances with girls doing/saying inappropriate and suggestive things.

Submitted by a Parent on Apr 20, 2011

Ernest Ward Middle School

This can be a great school if your child/family is white. Otherwise, find another school if you can.

Submitted by a Parent on Feb 25, 2011

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How challenging is this school?

TestRating6 out of 10

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