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#995 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 26% in state

Pacetti Bay Middle School

Middle School · St. Johns · St. Augustine, FL

A St. Johns middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

245 MEADOWLARK LN, St. Augustine, FL 32092

  • Math 77% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+21.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.9 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment5.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$9,990
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at Pacetti Bay Middle School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency77%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 74% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
75%
2013
ELA
79%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
84%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
84%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
77%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pacetti Bay Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Jacksonville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$122,655

Median home value

$464,800

Median rent

$2,087/mo

College educated

49.1%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32092; 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 in ST. JOHNS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alice B. Landrum Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.36–8Not available1,135Compare →
Gamble Rogers Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.56–8Not available904Compare →
R J Murray Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.76–8Not available745Compare →
Sebastian Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.06–8Not available633Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

St. Johns

Schools in district
55
Rank in district
#28 of 46
District spending per student
$9,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pacetti Bay Middle School is listed in ST. JOHNS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pacetti Bay Middle School

Pacetti Bay Middle School is a public middle school in St. Augustine, FL, part of St. Johns, serving approximately 1,535 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #995 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pacetti Bay Middle School

What grades does Pacetti Bay Middle School serve?

Pacetti Bay Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Pacetti Bay Middle School?

Pacetti Bay Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,535 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacetti Bay Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pacetti Bay Middle School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pacetti Bay Middle School rank in FL?

Pacetti Bay Middle School ranks #995 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Pacetti Bay Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pacetti Bay Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Pacetti Bay Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacetti Bay Middle School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pacetti Bay Middle School a charter school?

No, Pacetti Bay Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pacetti Bay Middle School a Title I school?

No, Pacetti Bay Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacetti Bay Middle School?

16.9% of students at Pacetti Bay Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,535
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
75
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
St. Johns County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
Area population (ZIP 32092)
48,288
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
41.4
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 32092; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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