MARGARET K. LEWIS IN MILLVILLE

170 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Margaret K. Lewis School in Millville, located in Panama City, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Bay District Schools umbrella. Unlike traditional K-12 institutions, this school is dedicated to providing tailored instruction and support for students with significant cognitive, physical, or developmental disabilities. The school focuses on fostering independence and functional life skills, ensuring that every student has access to an education that meets their unique individual needs within a supportive and inclusive environment.

The facility emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, often integrating therapeutic services alongside academic programming to help students reach their highest potential. By working closely with families and professional staff, Margaret K. Lewis School aims to provide a safe, nurturing space that emphasizes personal growth, communication, and community engagement. Their mission aligns with the broader Bay District Schools objective of preparing all students for success, adapted specifically to empower those who require specialized instruction and intensive support.

170

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARGARET K. LEWIS IN MILLVILLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	17
Black	31
Asian	2
Two or More	14

White
106 (62.4%)
Black
31 (18.2%)
Hispanic
17 (10.0%)
Two or More
14 (8.2%)
Asian
2 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BAY
Phone:	(850)767-1792
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 9

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 12

Grade 9 8