Serving 110 students in grades 6-8, Gulf Coast Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)85-89%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80-84%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
77%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Gulf Coast Middle School?
110 students attend Gulf Coast Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Gulf Coast Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gulf Coast Middle School?
Gulf Coast Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gulf Coast Middle School offer ?
Gulf Coast Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gulf Coast Middle School part of?
Gulf Coast Middle School is part of Hernando School District.
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