Serving 6 students in grades 6-12, Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog.'s student population of 6 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog. is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
Hispanic
17%
38%
Black
67%
21%
White
16%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
7%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog.?
The graduation rate of Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog. is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog.?
6 students attend Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog. students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 16% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog.?
Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog. has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog. offer ?
Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog. offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog. part of?
Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog. is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog. located?
Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog. is located in the South Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in South Pensacola.
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