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#3499 of 3,778 schools in FL
Based on limited data
Oscar Patterson Academy
Elementary School · Bay · Panama City, FL
A Bay elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1025 REDWOOD AVE, Panama City, FL 32401
- Math 23% vs FL 61% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs FL 55% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oscar Patterson Academy score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oscar Patterson Academy 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,841/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Panama City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,901
Median home value
$207,000
Median rent
$1,194/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Regional Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Cedar Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Margaret K. Lewis in MillvilleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Merriam Cherry Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 381 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bay
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #41 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oscar Patterson Academy is listed in BAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oscar Patterson Academy
Oscar Patterson Academy is a public elementary school in Panama City, FL, part of Bay, serving approximately 322 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,499 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oscar Patterson Academy
What grades does Oscar Patterson Academy serve?
Oscar Patterson Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Oscar Patterson Academy?
Oscar Patterson Academy has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oscar Patterson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oscar Patterson Academy is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oscar Patterson Academy rank in FL?
Oscar Patterson Academy ranks #3,499 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Oscar Patterson Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Oscar Patterson Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Oscar Patterson Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oscar Patterson Academy has 23% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is Oscar Patterson Academy a charter school?
No, Oscar Patterson Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oscar Patterson Academy a Title I school?
No, Oscar Patterson Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oscar Patterson Academy?
81.1% of students at Oscar Patterson Academy 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.3%
- Phone
- (850) 767-1610
- Area population (ZIP 32401)
- 18,394
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 32401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 FAST; directory SY 2023–24
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