Serving 851 students in grades 5-8, Destin Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 851 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Destin Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Destin Middle School is 0.47, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Destin Middle School?
851 students attend Destin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Destin Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Destin Middle School?
Destin Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Destin Middle School offer ?
Destin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Destin Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 851 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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