Below Average
#2959 of 3,778 schools in FL
Warrington Preparatory Academy
Middle School · Escambia · Pensacola, FL
An Escambia charter middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
450 S OLD CORRY FIELD RD, Pensacola, FL 32507
- Math 22% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Warrington Preparatory Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Warrington Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
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%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl Jones Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Hope Horizon at Judy Andrews CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Christian Institute of Arts and SciencesPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Dixon School of Arts and SciencesPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–11 | 2.7 mi | 266 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Escambia
- Schools in district
- 70
- Rank in district
- #37 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
Warrington Preparatory Academy is listed in ESCAMBIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Warrington Preparatory Academy
Warrington Preparatory Academy is a public middle school in Pensacola, FL, part of Escambia, serving approximately 582 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,959 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Warrington Preparatory Academy
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 #2,959 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Warrington Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Warrington Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Escambia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.6%
- Phone
- (850) 453-7440
- Area population (ZIP 32507)
- 32,752
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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