EMERALD COAST MIDDLE SCHOOL

WALTON
4019 US HIGHWAY 98E
SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459
868 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Emerald Coast Middle School (ECMS), located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, serves as a key educational institution within the Walton County School District. Situated along the scenic Highway 98 corridor, the school caters to students in the surrounding coastal communities, providing a curriculum designed to transition students from elementary to high school. The school is known for its focus on academic excellence, athletics, and extracurricular programs that aim to foster both intellectual growth and character development within a supportive, community-oriented environment.

As a prominent part of the Santa Rosa Beach area, ECMS emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates technology, arts, and core academic subjects. The school maintains active engagement with the local community, reflecting the values and growth of the Walton County region. By prioritizing student achievement and preparation for secondary education, Emerald Coast Middle School plays a vital role in the academic pipeline of the Florida Panhandle, striving to cultivate responsible and successful lifelong learners.
868
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    622 (71.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    176 (20.3 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (4.0 %)
  • Black
    18 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    12 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: WALTON
Phone: (850)622-5025
Website: http://ecm.walton.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 182
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45

* 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 6 289
Grade 7 285
Grade 8 294
Gender Ratio
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