Paul W. Bell Middle School vs. W. R. Thomas Middle School
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School Overview
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W. R. Thomas Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 483 students in grades 6-8, Paul W. Bell Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 507 students in grades 6-8, W. R. Thomas Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
483 students
507 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2309 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1692 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
128
146
Grade 7 Students
174
159
Grade 8 Students
181
202
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
98%
97%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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Diversity Score
0.04
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%