B
Good
77/100

Emerald Coast Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 4019 US HIGHWAY 98E, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Overall
B
77/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.7 grade levels above the U.S. average · 75th percentile in Florida
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.76 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 44th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

77
Repit Score
out of 100
872
Students
enrolled
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%75/1000.7 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%44/100Students gain 0.76 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.00 in 2009–19; 32nd percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 14% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency65% (+16 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency70% (+24 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White69%74%reading +6 pts, math +9 pts74th percentile (list)
Hispanic47%52%reading -2 pts, math +6 pts59th percentile (list)
Multiracial75%85%reading +18 pts, math +29 pts91st percentile (list)
Low-income47%52%reading +5 pts, math +14 pts68th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4019 US HIGHWAY 98E
City Santa Rosa Beach
ZIP Code 32459
District 1201980
NCES School ID 120198004175
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 32459

Understanding the community around Emerald Coast Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $99,081
Per Capita Income $64,279
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 49.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.9%
High School or Higher 95.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $499,900
Median Rent $1,932
Owner-Occupied 79.3%
Renter-Occupied 20.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Emerald Coast Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 68.9%
Hispanic/Latino 21.8%
Black 3.6%
Two or More Races 3.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 872
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Emerald Coast Middle School?
Emerald Coast Middle School has a Repit School Score of 77 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Emerald Coast Middle School?
Emerald Coast Middle School has 872 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1.
What grades does Emerald Coast Middle School serve?
Emerald Coast Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Emerald Coast Middle School receive per student?
Emerald Coast Middle School receives $15,507 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Emerald Coast Middle School in 32459 ▼
Avg Home Value
$864,108
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,914
1-Year Change
+0.4%
% Renters
20.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026