Serving 57 students in grades 6-12, Panama City Marine Institute ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
5%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Panama City Marine Institute?
The graduation rate of Panama City Marine Institute is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Panama City Marine Institute?
57 students attend Panama City Marine Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Panama City Marine Institute students are White, 33% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Panama City Marine Institute offer ?
Panama City Marine Institute offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Panama City Marine Institute part of?
Panama City Marine Institute is part of Bay School District.
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