Ferry Pass’s public schools score below 83% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
In Ferry Pass, 43% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Ferry Pass, 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.
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.
Ferry Pass’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 ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and seven high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Aletheia Christian Academy (private), Trinitas Christian School (private), Umbrella Learning Academy (private), Pensacola Junior Academy (private) and Blessed Star Montessori Christian School (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.
What’s behind Ferry Pass’s grade
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.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ferry Pass, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Ferry Pass
Ferry Pass Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 579 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Pensacola
Kindergarten in Ferry Pass
Ferry Pass Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 579 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Pensacola
1st grade in Ferry Pass
Ferry Pass Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 579 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Pensacola
2nd grade in Ferry Pass
Ferry Pass Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 579 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Pensacola
3rd grade in Ferry Pass
Ferry Pass Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 579 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Pensacola
4th grade in Ferry Pass
Ferry Pass Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 579 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Pensacola
5th grade in Ferry Pass
Ferry Pass Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 579 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Pensacola
6th grade in Ferry Pass
Ferry Pass Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 897 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Pensacola
7th grade in Ferry Pass
Ferry Pass Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 897 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Pensacola
8th grade in Ferry Pass
Ferry Pass Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 897 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Pensacola
Ferry Pass’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.
Well below the state in reading
Ferry Pass vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Ferry Pass’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry Pass | C− | Escambia County |
| Pensacola | C− | Escambia County |
Every school in Ferry Pass
16 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).
1 duplicate private-school records merged.
Questions about Ferry Pass’s schools
Are Ferry Pass’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Ferry Pass 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 14%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Ferry Pass in?
Escambia County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 36,768 students in 65 schools (2024–25).
Where do Ferry Pass 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 Ferry Pass’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 Ferry Pass 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 Ferry Pass?
Yes: Aletheia Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 329 students), Trinitas Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 148 students), Umbrella Learning Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 117 students), Pensacola Junior Academy (religious, grades K–8, 33 students) and Blessed Star Montessori Christian School (religious, grades 1–10, 22 students).
Parents talk
What Ferry Pass families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Ferry Pass → They have their own page.
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.