Summary:
The city of St. Petersburg, Florida is home to 6 middle schools that are part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in the state and has an overall rating of 3 stars out of 5 from SchoolDigger. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a range of educational opportunities and outcomes.
Among the standout schools in the area, Thurgood Marshall Fundamental is the highest-performing, ranking in the top 25% of Florida middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts particularly strong test scores, with 93% proficiency in Algebra 1, 100% in Geometry, and 81% in Civics. In contrast, Tyrone Middle School and Bay Point Middle School have above-average test scores in certain subjects, but lower overall performance compared to Thurgood Marshall.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, ranging from 16.5% at Thurgood Marshall to a concerning 47% at Azalea Middle School. Additionally, all the schools have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. While per-student spending varies, there does not appear to be a clear correlation between spending and performance. The racial diversity of the schools also varies, with Thurgood Marshall being the most balanced and Bay Point Middle School having a majority African American student population.
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