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Charter middle school · Escambia · Pensacola, Florida

Warrington Preparatory Academy

Warrington Preparatory Academy rates 5.8, right at the middle of Escambia's middle schools, whose rated median is 6.0.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.8this school

5.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Escambia median is 6.0.

#2,489 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Escambia: 10 middle schools rated, median 6.0

The brief

An Escambia charter middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,489 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 38 of 63 in Escambia.

Warrington Preparatory Academy is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math36%22 points below the Florida average of 58%Grades 6–8 · 388 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading40%22 points below the Florida average of 62%Grades 6–8 · 418 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 14 points since 2022, reaching 38% in 2026.2026 FAST; 46 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.2
40% of the rating
Academics
3.5
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.6
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 32507; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Warrington Preparatory Academy and the 20 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$69,802
Median home value
$267,100
Median rent
$1,238/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
15.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
60
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
51
Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Five grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Warrington Preparatory Academy among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Warrington Preparatory Academy serve?

Warrington Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Warrington Preparatory Academy?

Warrington Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Warrington Preparatory Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Warrington Preparatory Academy is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Warrington Preparatory Academy rank in FL?

Warrington Preparatory Academy ranks #2,489 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Warrington Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Warrington Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Warrington Preparatory Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Warrington Preparatory Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Warrington Preparatory Academy a charter school?

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

Is Warrington Preparatory Academy a Title I school?

No, Warrington Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Warrington Preparatory Academy?

74.1% of students at Warrington Preparatory 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 facts

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
582
Student-teacher ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Escambia County
Rank in district
#38 of 63
Schools in district
70
District spending per student
$12,299
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32507)
32,752
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
43.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.