MOWAT MIDDLE SCHOOL

1903 W HIGHWAY 390
LYNN HAVEN, FL 32444

868 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mowat Middle School, located in Lynn Haven, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in Bay County. As part of the Bay District Schools system, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school typically serves grades 6 through 8, emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while also offering opportunities for elective courses and extracurricular activities to support student development.

The school is situated in a residential area of Lynn Haven, acting as a central hub for the local community's educational needs. Like other schools within the Bay District, Mowat Middle School aligns its policies and educational standards with the broader goals of the district, which prioritizes student achievement, digital literacy, and a supportive learning environment. Families and community members often utilize the district’s official website to access information regarding school calendars, academic resources, and administrative updates.

868

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOWAT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	522
Hispanic	99
Black	152
Asian	16
Two or More	73
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
522 (60.1 %)
Black
152 (17.5 %)
Hispanic
99 (11.4 %)
Two or More
73 (8.4 %)
Asian
16 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BAY
Phone:	(850)767-4040
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 279

Grade 7 276

Grade 8 313