Serving 542 students in grades 6-8, Brown Barge Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher 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 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brown Barge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Brown Barge Middle School's student population of 542 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brown Barge Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Barge Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#147 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
11%
38%
Black
18%
21%
White
53%
34%
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brown Barge Middle School's ranking?
Brown Barge Middle School is ranked #147 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Brown Barge Middle School often compared to?
Brown Barge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beulah Academy Of Science, J. H. Workman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Brown Barge Middle School?
542 students attend Brown Barge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Brown Barge Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brown Barge Middle School?
Brown Barge Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brown Barge Middle School offer ?
Brown Barge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brown Barge Middle School part of?
Brown Barge Middle School is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is Brown Barge Middle School located?
Brown Barge Middle School is located in the North Central Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in North Central Pensacola.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Very unfair school. They don't care nothing about you student, at all. If your child is left behind, the teachers don't care. All they care about is their paycheck.
5 10/10/2025
I have went here for all of my middle school career and have NEVER SEEN A THIRD GRADER. Nice school, but the lunch tastes bad. Got some cool kids, but the band is really small. This hjuh person must be a robot, because teachers do care a lot about you students and love helping us learn.
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