B−
Ernest Ward Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
7650 Highway 97, Walnut Hill, FL 32568 · (850) 761-6301 · Part of Escambia County School District
Students
434
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
44%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Ernest Ward Middle School
- Enrollment down 11.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency48%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts49%
State average 52.1%
Location
Directions ↗
7650 Highway 97, Walnut Hill
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6144
Grade 7159
Grade 8131
Enrollment over time
488’20
491’21
486’22
490’23
434’24
Down 11.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 71%Black 14%Two or more races 6%Hispanic 6%American Indian/Alaska Native 3%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.