Raa Middle School

Summary:

Raa Middle School is a public middle school in Tallahassee, Florida, serving 855 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Leon District, which is ranked 48 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Raa Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of African American students (56.49%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 9.62% to 78.95% African American. The school consistently outperforms the Leon District and the state of Florida on End-of-Course (EOC) exams in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology 1, suggesting strong preparation for advanced coursework. However, Raa's proficiency rates on the FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) English Language Arts and Math assessments are generally lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (34.0%) and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (49.12%) compared to nearby schools.

When comparing Raa Middle School to its neighbors, it becomes clear that the school faces unique challenges and opportunities. Deerlake Middle School and William J. Montford III Middle School have significantly higher overall performance, with higher rankings and proficiency rates on state assessments. These schools serve student populations that are predominantly White and have lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, Fairview Middle School, R. Frank Nims Middle School, and Griffin Middle School have similar demographic profiles to Raa Middle School and generally perform lower on state assessments. Riversprings Middle School, located in the neighboring Wakulla District, serves a predominantly White student population and has a higher overall performance compared to Raa Middle School.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 401 W Tharpe St
       Tallahassee, FL  32303


(850) 488-6287

District: Leon

SchoolDigger Rank:
744th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,667 Help


Students who attend Raa Middle School usually attend:

High:    Leon High School

Feeder schools for Raa Middle School:

Elementary:    Canopy Oaks Elementary School
    Gilchrist Elementary School
    Ruediger Elementary School
    Sealey Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.4 Help
Number of students:  855

Racial breakdown:

African American:
56.5%
White:
26.0%
Two or more races:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Raa Middle School ranks worse than 62.2% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked middle schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (56.5%), White (26%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raa Middle School is 21.4. 6 middle schools in the Leon School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Raa Middle School employs 39.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Raa Middle School is $7,667, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the Leon School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Raa Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Raa Middle School 744th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Raa Middle School in the ranking list.)

Leon:

SchoolDigger ranks Leon 48th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Raa Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.73 46th 593 92.2%
2005 83.06 84th 602 86.0%
2006 78.86 119th 675 82.4%
2007 73.92 184th 736 75.0%
2008 73.41 181st 740 75.5%
2009 62.18 306th 780 60.8%
2010 64.51 313th 839 62.7%
2011 66.81 303rd 891 66.0%
2012 57.77 387th 897 56.9%
2013 59.67 378th 956 60.5%
2014 63.82 346th 999 65.4%
2016 55.91 419th 997 58.0%
2017 49.99 510th 1031 50.5%
2018 53.61 468th 1035 54.8%
2019 44.42 622nd 1099 43.4%
2021 43.09 652nd 1136 42.6%
2022 46.20 601st 1148 47.6%
2023 37.60 731st 1177 37.9%
2024 38.20 744th 1196 37.8%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a student
Tuesday, February 25, 2020

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Enrollment information for Raa Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 696 217 14 4 2 n/a n/a 0 933
1989 703 217 13 3 2 n/a n/a 0 938
1990 714 228 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 959
1991 648 261 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 932
1992 625 266 28 10 0 n/a n/a 0 929
1993 642 292 28 13 0 n/a n/a 0 975
1994 654 293 31 13 0 n/a n/a 0 991
1995 655 298 27 15 0 n/a n/a 0 995
1996 655 298 27 15 0 n/a n/a 0 995
1997 633 272 23 8 1 n/a n/a 0 937
1998 578 235 21 7 1 n/a n/a 0 842
1999 591 220 21 9 1 n/a n/a 0 842
2000 577 238 22 11 1 n/a n/a 0 849
2001 549 249 22 10 0 n/a n/a 0 830
2002 534 213 32 21 0 n/a n/a 0 800
2003 534 213 32 21 0 n/a n/a 0 800
2004 519 227 41 26 0 n/a n/a 0 813
2005 493 266 37 24 1 n/a n/a 0 821
2006 501 336 20 33 1 n/a n/a 0 891
2007 439 309 21 34 0 n/a n/a 17 820
2008 455 320 21 34 2 n/a n/a 30 862
2009 451 346 17 35 3 n/a n/a 42 894
2010 454 345 17 42 1 n/a n/a 25 884
2011 462 361 14 42 1 2 18 0 900
2012 444 383 9 44 1 0 22 0 903
2013 450 431 10 52 3 0 24 0 970
2014 410 415 16 54 0 1 30 0 926
2015 392 393 18 46 0 1 25 0 875
2016 355 437 12 64 0 1 25 0 894
2017 359 427 10 42 0 0 28 0 866
2018 324 446 11 45 1 1 33 0 861
2019 325 475 13 30 0 1 31 0 875
2020 293 534 12 62 0 1 54 0 956
2021 245 517 11 63 0 0 59 0 895
2022 216 435 13 74 1 0 57 0 796
2023 222 483 10 63 1 3 73 0 855

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Raa Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 933 44.0 21.2 20.8
1989 938 46.0 20.3 18.4
1990 959 49.0 19.5 17
1991 932 49.0 19.0 22
1992 929 45.0 20.6 19.6
1993 975 51.0 19.1 18.4
1994 991 51.0 19.4 19.7
1995 995 53.0 18.8 20.3
1996 995 53.0 18.8 20.3
1997 937 54.0 17.4 17.1
1998 842 49.0 17.2 17.9
1999 842 52.0 16.2 21.1
2000 849 50.0 17.0 12.5
2001 830 49.0 16.9 22.4
2002 800 43.0 18.6 22.9
2003 800 43.0 18.6 22.9
2004 813 44.0 18.5 26.9
2005 821 46.0 17.8 31.5
2006 891 51.0 17.5 35.9
2007 820 50.0 16.4 36.5
2008 862 53.0 16.3 37.3
2009 894 58.7 17.5 45.4
2010 884 48.0 18.4 45.6
2011 900 46.7 19.2 46.2
2012 903 45.9 19.6 49.4
2013 970 53.0 18.3 52
2014 926 55.0 16.8 52.9
2015 875 52.0 16.8 57.3
2016 894 50.0 17.8 44.2
2017 866 50.0 17.3 43.8
2018 861 48.0 17.9 44.9
2019 875 46.3 18.8 41.7
2020 956 48.4 19.7 45.6
2021 895 47.2 18.9 47.5
2022 796 44.8 17.7 51
2023 855 39.8 21.4 49.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Raa Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 933 44.0 21.2 20.8
1989 938 46.0 20.3 18.4
1990 959 49.0 19.5 17
1991 932 49.0 19.0 22
1992 929 45.0 20.6 19.6
1993 975 51.0 19.1 18.4
1994 991 51.0 19.4 19.7
1995 995 53.0 18.8 20.3
1996 995 53.0 18.8 20.3
1997 937 54.0 17.4 17.1
1998 842 49.0 17.2 17.9
1999 842 52.0 16.2 21.1
2000 849 50.0 17.0 12.5
2001 830 49.0 16.9 22.4
2002 800 43.0 18.6 22.9
2003 800 43.0 18.6 22.9
2004 813 44.0 18.5 26.9
2005 821 46.0 17.8 31.5
2006 891 51.0 17.5 35.9
2007 820 50.0 16.4 36.5
2008 862 53.0 16.3 37.3
2009 894 58.7 17.5 45.4
2010 884 48.0 18.4 45.6
2011 900 46.7 19.2 46.2
2012 903 45.9 19.6 49.4
2013 970 53.0 18.3 52
2014 926 55.0 16.8 52.9
2015 875 52.0 16.8 57.3
2016 894 50.0 17.8 44.2
2017 866 50.0 17.3 43.8
2018 861 48.0 17.9 44.9
2019 875 46.3 18.8 41.7
2020 956 48.4 19.7 45.6
2021 895 47.2 18.9 47.5
2022 796 44.8 17.7 51
2023 855 39.8 21.4 49.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Raa Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $271 (3.9%) $6,720 (96.1%) $6,991
2019 $253 (3.7%) $6,677 (96.4%) $6,929
2020 $224 (3.3%) $6,557 (96.7%) $6,781
2021 $313 (4.2%) $7,219 (95.8%) $7,532
2022 $927 (10.7%) $7,705 (89.3%) $8,632
2023 $758 (9.9%) $6,909 (90.1%) $7,667

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Raa Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 622nd of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 731st of 1177 Middle schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Raa Middle School)5153
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)5453
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Raa Middle School)4846
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Leon)5350
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Raa Middle School)4945
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)5648
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Raa Middle School)5437
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Leon)6046
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Raa Middle School)5456
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)5951
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Raa Middle School)2931
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Leon)4534
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Raa Middle School)4227
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Leon)4438
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Raa Middle School)9198
 7%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Leon)7065
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (Raa Middle School)6667
 1%
   End of Course Civics (Leon)7572
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Raa Middle School)9188
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Leon)6965
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Raa Middle School)97100
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Leon)6755
 12%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students875855
 2.3%
African American475483
 1.7%
American Indian01
Asian1310
 23.1%
Hispanic3063
 110%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White325222
 31.7%
Two or More Races3173
 135.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.7%49.1%
 7.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Raa Middle School

Students at Raa Middle School are 56% African American, 26% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Raa Middle School usually go on to attend Leon High School

Raa Middle School ranks 744th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 855 students attended Raa Middle School.


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