ERNEST WARD MIDDLE SCHOOL

ERNEST WARD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the ESCAMBIA school district, located in WALNUT HILL, FL with about 483 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, ERNEST WARD MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ERNEST WARD MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Walnut Hill, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for the northernmost region of Escambia County. As part of the Escambia County School District, the school provides a traditional middle school curriculum designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school. The school is known for being a focal point of its rural community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic development and student engagement through various extracurricular activities and local partnerships.

The campus, situated on Highway 97, functions as a primary provider of secondary education for students in the surrounding agricultural and residential areas. The school administration focuses on maintaining a supportive learning climate that prepares students for the transition to Northview High School, the designated secondary school for the area. By utilizing resources provided by the Escambia County School District, ERNEST WARD MIDDLE SCHOOL aims to balance core academic standards with programs that promote student well-being and community involvement.

For more information, contact ERNEST WARD MIDDLE SCHOOL at (850) 327-4283 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.