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Schools in Ensley · Escambia County School District

Ensley’s public schools score below 83% of Florida districts on tests and graduation

Math proficiency in Ensley’s districts is 43%, below the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Ensley, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.

#569of 638 Florida townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
44%
▼ 8 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Math proficiency
43%
▼ 9 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
81%
▼ 7 pts vs FL 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.7K
▼ 2% vs FL $13.0K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.2
FL 18.0 · smaller classes
Schools in town
6
17,975 students on the public path
In brief

Ensley’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 43% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

81% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,721 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then eight middle and seven high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy, DT Preparatory Academy (private) and Phoenix Learning Academy Inc. (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Ensley’s grade

C− Test scoresC− Graduation

C−: better than 17% of Florida school districts, #569 of 638 Florida towns. Both inputs trail the Florida average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

Florida school districts we grade (76)Better than 17%
Lower resultsHigher results
Florida towns with similar household incomes (417)Better than 15%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 20,896 test results and a graduating class of 2,606 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Ensley’s students in the tested grades sat them (20,202 in math, 21,590 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ensley, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressD to A−
6–88 middle schoolsDepends on your addressD to A+
9–127 high schoolsDepends on your addressD to B+

Ensley’s public schools are run by Escambia County School District, which also serves Century and Pensacola. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Escambia County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 65 schools · 36,768 students, down 4% since 2020–21 · 17.2 per teacher (FL 18.0)
$12,721FL $13,006 · FY2024
C−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading44%
State average 52.1% · 21590 students tested
Math43%
State average 52.2% · 20202 students tested

Ensley vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Ensley’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
EnsleyC−Escambia County

Every school in Ensley

21 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Ensleyby address
Pine Meadow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Pensacola
A−
743 students17:1Rate it →
Ensley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Pensacola
D
476 students16:1Rate it →
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Pensacola
C
211 students14:1Rate it →
Also serving Ensleyin other towns
Ransom Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Cantonment
B
1,180 students19:1Rate it →
Beulah Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pensacola
C+
1,070 students21:1Rate it →
Jim C. Bailey Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pensacola
C
948 students17:1Rate it →
Ferry Pass Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pensacola
C−
897 students19:1Rate it →
Bellview Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pensacola
D
719 students17:1Rate it →
J. H. Workman Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pensacola
D
602 students17:1Rate it →
Brown Barge Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pensacola
A+
542 students18:1Rate it →
Ernest Ward Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Walnut Hill
B−
434 students18:1Rate it →
J. M. Tate Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Cantonment
B−
2,169 students23:1Rate it →
Washington Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Pensacola
C−
1,676 students21:1Rate it →
Escambia High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Pensacola
D
1,634 students22:1Rate it →
Pine Forest High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Pensacola
D
1,604 students20:1Rate it →
West Florida High School/Technical
High · Grades 9–12 · Pensacola
B+
1,322 students20:1Rate it →
Pensacola High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Pensacola
C+
1,221 students20:1Rate it →
Northview High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Century
C−
527 students18:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Pensacola
D−
CharterAlternative Education
257 students21:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
DT Preparatory Academy
Grades K–9 · Pensacola
Private · Religious
214 students17:1Rate it →
Phoenix Learning Academy Inc.
Grades 3–12 · Pensacola
Private · Special education
19 students5:1Rate it →

Questions about Ensley’s schools

Are Ensley’s schools good?

On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Ensley children attend score below 83% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #569 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 15%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Ensley in?

Escambia County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 36,768 students in 65 schools (2024–25).

Where do Ensley kids go to high school?

One of 7 high schools, depending on your address: J. M. Tate Senior High School, Washington Senior High School, Escambia High School, Pine Forest High School, West Florida High School/Technical, Pensacola High School and Northview High School.

What is Ensley’s graduation rate?

81% of the class of 2023 in Escambia County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.

How much does Ensley spend per student?

$12,721 in Escambia County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Ensley?

Yes: DT Preparatory Academy (religious, grades K–9, 214 students) and Phoenix Learning Academy Inc. (special education, grades 3–12, 19 students). Ensley also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.