FitzGerald Middle School

Summary:

FitzGerald Middle School is a public middle school in Largo, Florida, serving 1,033 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Pinellas District, which is ranked 23 out of 68 districts in the state.

FitzGerald Middle School consistently outperforms the Pinellas District and Florida state averages in several key test areas, including End of Course (EOC) exams for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Civics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 86% of FitzGerald students were proficient or better in EOC Algebra 1, compared to 54% for Pinellas District and 55% for Florida. However, the school lags behind in FAST Math, particularly in 7th grade where only 15% of students were proficient, compared to 27% for Pinellas and 47% for Florida. FitzGerald Middle School also faces higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.2% to 32.8% over the past 5 years, and has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.39% to 61.57% over the past 3 years.

Compared to nearby middle schools, FitzGerald Middle School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is 38.82% White, 14.91% African American, 33.01% Hispanic, and 7.36% Asian. However, the school has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of Florida middle schools, typically between 500-700 out of around 1,200 schools, and has maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Clearwater Fundamental Middle School, located about 7 miles away, has consistently ranked in the top 5% of Florida middle schools and maintained a 5-star rating, suggesting that while FitzGerald Middle School is performing reasonably well, there are nearby schools that are significantly outperforming it.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 6410 118th Ave
       Largo, FL  33773


(727) 547-4526

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
724th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,529 Help


Students who attend FitzGerald Middle School usually attend:

High:    Pinellas Park High School

Feeder schools for FitzGerald Middle School:

Elementary:    Cross Bayou Elementary School
    High Point Elementary School
    Pinellas Central Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.6 Help
Number of students:  1,033

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.8%
Hispanic:
33.0%
African American:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details FitzGerald Middle School ranks worse than 60.5% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 14th among 20 ranked middle schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Student population at FitzGerald Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.8%), Hispanic (33%), African American (14.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at FitzGerald Middle School is 20.6. 15 middle schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare FitzGerald Middle School employs 50 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at FitzGerald Middle School is $8,529. 17 middle schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

FitzGerald Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks FitzGerald Middle School 724th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See FitzGerald Middle School in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for FitzGerald Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.52 413th 593 30.4%
2005 42.78 375th 602 37.7%
2006 41.37 424th 675 37.2%
2007 50.36 391st 736 46.9%
2008 42.21 473rd 740 36.1%
2009 44.53 473rd 780 39.4%
2010 43.88 521st 839 37.9%
2011 44.28 552nd 891 38.0%
2012 56.39 398th 897 55.6%
2013 54.50 432nd 956 54.8%
2014 50.54 491st 999 50.9%
2016 41.63 577th 997 42.1%
2017 46.63 544th 1031 47.2%
2018 39.48 632nd 1035 38.9%
2019 44.32 624th 1099 43.2%
2021 47.76 585th 1136 48.5%
2022 36.85 720th 1148 37.3%
2023 42.27 671st 1177 43.0%
2024 39.80 724th 1196 39.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for FitzGerald Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 927 220 27 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1193
1989 856 223 28 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1125
1990 853 206 28 22 2 n/a n/a 0 1111
1991 891 197 27 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1143
1992 895 209 33 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1163
1993 852 231 41 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1149
1994 877 231 47 26 4 n/a n/a 0 1185
1995 845 231 59 39 0 n/a n/a 0 1174
1996 845 231 59 39 0 n/a n/a 0 1174
1997 779 193 52 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1051
1998 790 212 40 27 2 n/a n/a 0 1071
1999 788 206 37 47 3 n/a n/a 0 1081
2000 758 199 42 51 3 n/a n/a 0 1053
2001 787 217 55 57 1 n/a n/a 0 1117
2002 848 242 90 84 4 n/a n/a 0 1268
2003 848 242 90 84 4 n/a n/a 0 1268
2004 912 153 78 105 2 n/a n/a 0 1250
2005 915 157 85 136 4 n/a n/a 0 1297
2006 810 152 83 132 4 n/a n/a 0 1181
2007 764 135 77 159 6 n/a n/a 52 1193
2008 697 154 78 155 4 n/a n/a 52 1140
2009 695 142 86 163 3 n/a n/a 58 1147
2010 770 149 115 200 5 n/a n/a 90 1329
2011 804 135 127 242 13 2 93 0 1416
2012 814 140 125 262 8 4 67 0 1420
2013 750 164 129 275 5 2 59 0 1384
2014 644 141 110 277 3 3 56 0 1234
2015 538 147 129 266 4 3 50 0 1137
2016 520 164 118 253 2 4 43 0 1104
2017 514 137 129 261 4 3 41 0 1089
2018 524 143 109 268 2 4 46 0 1096
2019 493 144 103 321 1 3 46 0 1111
2020 469 157 92 349 1 7 51 0 1126
2021 456 167 84 351 1 5 43 0 1107
2022 436 156 79 348 1 6 55 0 1081
2023 401 154 76 341 2 7 52 0 1033

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 FitzGerald Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1193 80.0 14.9 45.1
1989 1125 77.0 14.6 35.5
1990 1111 77.0 14.4 33.8
1991 1143 74.0 15.4 35.6
1992 1163 77.0 15.1 32.8
1993 1149 64.0 18.0 33.2
1994 1185 64.0 18.5 36.9
1995 1174 63.0 18.6 39.9
1996 1174 63.0 18.6 39.9
1997 1051 61.0 17.2 39.6
1998 1071 55.0 19.5 38
1999 1081 59.0 18.3 51.1
2000 1053 57.0 18.5 49.1
2001 1117 59.0 18.9 49.2
2002 1268 62.0 20.5 54.2
2003 1268 62.0 20.5 54.2
2004 1250 67.0 18.7 59.1
2005 1297 72.0 18.0 59.5
2006 1181 70.0 16.9 57.3
2007 1193 66.0 18.1 62
2008 1140 66.0 17.3 62.7
2009 1147 79.4 16.4 61.7
2010 1329 81.0 16.4 66.2
2011 1416 90.0 15.7 60.7
2012 1420 88.0 16.1 60.6
2013 1384 82.0 16.8 63.9
2014 1234 73.0 16.9 63.9
2015 1137 68.0 16.7 66.1
2016 1104 64.0 17.2 66.4
2017 1089 60.0 18.1 61.1
2018 1096 61.0 17.9 61.7
2019 1111 59.0 18.8 60.4
2020 1126 60.0 18.7 62.5
2021 1107 53.0 20.8 52.4
2022 1081 55.0 19.6 59.6
2023 1033 50.0 20.6 61.6

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 FitzGerald Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1193 80.0 14.9 45.1
1989 1125 77.0 14.6 35.5
1990 1111 77.0 14.4 33.8
1991 1143 74.0 15.4 35.6
1992 1163 77.0 15.1 32.8
1993 1149 64.0 18.0 33.2
1994 1185 64.0 18.5 36.9
1995 1174 63.0 18.6 39.9
1996 1174 63.0 18.6 39.9
1997 1051 61.0 17.2 39.6
1998 1071 55.0 19.5 38
1999 1081 59.0 18.3 51.1
2000 1053 57.0 18.5 49.1
2001 1117 59.0 18.9 49.2
2002 1268 62.0 20.5 54.2
2003 1268 62.0 20.5 54.2
2004 1250 67.0 18.7 59.1
2005 1297 72.0 18.0 59.5
2006 1181 70.0 16.9 57.3
2007 1193 66.0 18.1 62
2008 1140 66.0 17.3 62.7
2009 1147 79.4 16.4 61.7
2010 1329 81.0 16.4 66.2
2011 1416 90.0 15.7 60.7
2012 1420 88.0 16.1 60.6
2013 1384 82.0 16.8 63.9
2014 1234 73.0 16.9 63.9
2015 1137 68.0 16.7 66.1
2016 1104 64.0 17.2 66.4
2017 1089 60.0 18.1 61.1
2018 1096 61.0 17.9 61.7
2019 1111 59.0 18.8 60.4
2020 1126 60.0 18.7 62.5
2021 1107 53.0 20.8 52.4
2022 1081 55.0 19.6 59.6
2023 1033 50.0 20.6 61.6

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 FitzGerald Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $309 (4.5%) $6,556 (95.5%) $6,865
2019 $291 (4.3%) $6,492 (95.7%) $6,782
2020 $264 (3.8%) $6,700 (96.2%) $6,965
2021 $791 (10.9%) $6,467 (89.1%) $7,258
2022 $880 (11.4%) $6,813 (88.5%) $7,694
2023 $823 (9.6%) $7,706 (90.4%) $8,529

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

Impact of COVID-19 on FitzGerald Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 624th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 671st of 1177 Middle schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (FitzGerald Middle School)4642
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5148
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (FitzGerald Middle School)3735
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)4447
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (FitzGerald Middle School)4646
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5146
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (FitzGerald Middle School)5458
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6052
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (FitzGerald Middle School)5537
 18%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5545
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (FitzGerald Middle School)4411
 33%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)3125
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (FitzGerald Middle School)5044
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Pinellas)5147
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (FitzGerald Middle School)6569
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Pinellas)6868
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (FitzGerald Middle School)9580
 15%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (FitzGerald Middle School)10096
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Pinellas)5655
 1%
   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 Students11111033
 7%
African American144154
 6.9%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian10376
 26.2%
Hispanic321341
 6.2%
Pacific Islander37
 133.3%
White493401
 18.7%
Two or More Races4652
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.4%61.6%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about FitzGerald Middle School

Students at FitzGerald Middle School are 39% White, 33% Hispanic, 15% African American, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend FitzGerald Middle School usually go on to attend Pinellas Park High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,033 students attended FitzGerald Middle School.

FitzGerald Middle School ranks 724th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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