GULF BREEZE MIDDLE SCHOOL

649 GULF BREEZE PKWY
GULF BREEZE, FL 32561

www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/schools/gbm/

916 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gulf Breeze Middle School (GBMS), located at 649 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Gulf Breeze, Florida, is a prominent educational institution serving the students of the Santa Rosa County School District. Situated in a coastal community, the school is known for fostering a focused academic environment that emphasizes both student achievement and character development. As a key middle-level school in the region, it serves as an important bridge between elementary education and high school, catering to the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8.

The school is highly regarded within the Santa Rosa district for its rigorous curriculum and dedicated faculty, who strive to maintain high standards of instructional excellence. Beyond academics, GBMS typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and student organizations, which aim to provide a well-rounded experience for their diverse student body. For parents and community members interested in the latest school updates, curriculum guides, or administrative information, the school maintains an official presence through the Santa Rosa County School District’s website.

916

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GULF BREEZE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	781
Hispanic	54
Black	6
Asian	20
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	1

White
781 (85.3%)
Hispanic
54 (5.9%)
Two or More
54 (5.9%)
Asian
20 (2.2%)
Black
6 (0.7%)
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:	SANTA ROSA
Phone:	(850)934-4080
Website:	http://www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/schools/gbm/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	916
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 6 300

Grade 7 301

Grade 8 315