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#1093 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 29% in state

Beulah Academy of Science

Middle School · Escambia · Pensacola, FL

An Escambia charter middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

Charter

8633 BEULAH RD, Pensacola, FL 32526

  • Math 59% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+3.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$12,299
Chronic Absenteeism21%

Students at Beulah Academy of Science score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency59%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

34.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Beulah Academy of Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,651

Median home value

$230,400

Median rent

$1,287/mo

College educated

24.4%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Beulah Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.16–80.4 mi1,004Compare →
Pensocola Mennonite Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–113.6 mi25Compare →
Ransom Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.26–84.1 mi1,198Compare →
Achieve Academy at McmillianEnrollment path unverified5.8K–12Not available271Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Escambia

Schools in district
70
Rank in district
#12 of 62
District spending per student
$12,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beulah Academy of Science is listed in ESCAMBIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beulah Academy of Science

Beulah Academy of Science is a public middle school in Pensacola, FL, part of Escambia, serving approximately 305 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,093 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beulah Academy of Science

What grades does Beulah Academy of Science serve?

Beulah Academy of Science serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Beulah Academy of Science?

Beulah Academy of Science has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beulah Academy of Science?

The student-teacher ratio at Beulah Academy of Science is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beulah Academy of Science rank in FL?

Beulah Academy of Science ranks #1,093 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Beulah Academy of Science's MySchoolScout rating?

Beulah Academy of Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Beulah Academy of Science?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beulah Academy of Science has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Beulah Academy of Science a charter school?

Yes, Beulah Academy of Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Beulah Academy of Science a Title I school?

No, Beulah Academy of Science is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beulah Academy of Science?

34.8% of students at Beulah Academy of Science qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
305
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Escambia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.0%
Area population (ZIP 32526)
43,627
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
40.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32526; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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