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Ferry Pass Elementary School

Elementary School · Escambia · Pensacola, FL

An Escambia elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8310 N DAVIS HWY, Pensacola, FL 32514

  • Math 49% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-11.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$12,299
Chronic Absenteeism35.1%

Students at Ferry Pass Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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

75.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ferry Pass Elementary School 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 61Bikeable

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

Median income

$66,484

Median home value

$241,300

Median rent

$1,358/mo

College educated

32.6%

Homeownership

51.6%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32514; 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
Pensacola JR AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9PK–80.7 mi40Compare →
Blessed Star Montessori Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–111.0 mi22Compare →
Trinitas Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7PK–121.1 mi113Compare →
Hillcrest Academy Free SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2PK–121.3 mi1,834Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Escambia

Schools in district
70
Rank in district
#27 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

Ferry Pass Elementary School is listed in ESCAMBIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ferry Pass Elementary School

Ferry Pass Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pensacola, FL, part of Escambia, serving approximately 578 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,000 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ferry Pass Elementary School

What grades does Ferry Pass Elementary School serve?

Ferry Pass Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Ferry Pass Elementary School?

Ferry Pass Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 578 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferry Pass Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ferry Pass Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ferry Pass Elementary School rank in FL?

Ferry Pass Elementary School ranks #2,000 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Ferry Pass Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ferry Pass Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Ferry Pass Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferry Pass Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ferry Pass Elementary School a charter school?

No, Ferry Pass Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ferry Pass Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Ferry Pass Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ferry Pass Elementary School?

75.8% of students at Ferry Pass Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
578
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Escambia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.1%
Area population (ZIP 32514)
43,072
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
34.9
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 32514; 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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