Joseph L. Carwise Middle School

Q: Is Joseph L. Carwise Middle School a good school?

Joseph L. Carwise Middle School ranks 294 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Joseph L. Carwise Middle School is a public middle school located in Palm Harbor, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 1,098 and a predominantly White student body.

Joseph L. Carwise Middle School consistently outperforms the Pinellas County and Florida state averages on standardized tests, including an impressive 83% proficiency in Algebra 1 End-of-Course exams compared to 54% for Pinellas County and 55% for Florida. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30.22% to 38.34% in recent years. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, it still performs better than the state average. The higher per-student spending at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School, which has increased from $6,965 in 2019-2020 to $9,320 in 2022-2023, may contribute to its strong academic performance.

When compared to other middle schools in the surrounding area, Joseph L. Carwise Middle School stands out for its consistently higher academic performance. For example, Clearwater Fundamental Middle School and East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering also perform exceptionally well, but other nearby schools like Safety Harbor Middle School, Dunedin Highland Middle School, and Tarpon Springs Middle School have lower academic performance and lower SchoolDigger ratings. Joseph L. Carwise Middle School's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of non-White students compared to some nearby schools, is also noteworthy.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3301 Bentley Dr
Palm Harbor, FL 34684

(727) 724-1442

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
294^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,320

Students who attend Joseph L. Carwise Middle School usually attend:

High:

East Lake High School

Feeder schools for Joseph L. Carwise Middle School:

Elementary:	Cypress Woods Elementary School
	Forest Lakes Elementary School
	Highland Lakes Elementary School
	Oldsmar Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 957

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.2%

Hispanic:

19.5%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Joseph L. Carwise Middle School ranks better than 75.4% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 20 ranked middle schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.03. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), Hispanic (19.5%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School is 17.4, which is the 4^th best among 20 middle schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Joseph L. Carwise Middle School employs 55 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School is $9,320. 12 middle schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Joseph L. Carwise Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Joseph L. Carwise Middle School 294^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Joseph L. Carwise Middle School in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

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

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Rank History for Joseph L. Carwise Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	84.40	76^th	593	87.2%
2005	84.52	77^th	602	87.2%
2006	87.37	68^th	675	89.9%
2007	90.95	46^th	736	93.8%
2008	91.47	39^th	740	94.7%
2009	90.93	41^st	780	94.7%
2010	85.93	84^th	839	90.0%
2011	83.22	127^th	891	85.7%
2012	83.08	123^rd	897	86.3%
2013	79.87	163^rd	956	82.9%
2014	80.86	159^th	999	84.1%
2016	70.60	268^th	997	73.1%
2017	74.84	240^th	1031	76.7%
2018	71.63	271^st	1035	73.8%
2019	69.60	309^th	1099	71.9%
2021	68.74	319^th	1136	71.9%
2022	68.27	326^th	1148	71.6%
2023	73.18	282^nd	1177	76.0%
2024	73.03	294^th	1196	75.4%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Joseph L. Carwise Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	1431	79	15	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	1547
1995	1160	66	19	27	4	n/a	n/a	0	1276
1996	1160	66	19	27	4	n/a	n/a	0	1276
1997	1189	67	27	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	1312
1998	1239	76	25	40	1	n/a	n/a	0	1381
1999	1219	75	22	41	1	n/a	n/a	0	1358
2000	1302	62	30	39	3	n/a	n/a	0	1436
2001	1340	61	30	64	3	n/a	n/a	0	1498
2002	1271	59	36	78	2	n/a	n/a	0	1446
2003	1271	59	36	78	2	n/a	n/a	0	1446
2004	1224	59	35	76	4	n/a	n/a	0	1398
2005	1169	58	40	77	3	n/a	n/a	0	1347
2006	1150	50	46	66	3	n/a	n/a	0	1315
2007	1105	47	40	66	1	n/a	n/a	47	1306
2008	1092	45	40	57	1	n/a	n/a	40	1275
2009	1087	54	41	82	0	n/a	n/a	48	1312
2010	1037	54	50	96	2	n/a	n/a	55	1294
2011	955	51	47	167	8	1	51	0	1280
2012	916	68	47	155	7	1	38	0	1232
2013	911	60	48	163	3	1	34	0	1220
2014	887	48	40	161	1	2	36	0	1175
2015	781	54	29	170	1	2	30	0	1067
2016	758	66	41	185	3	3	35	0	1091
2017	789	55	43	178	0	5	48	0	1118
2018	815	50	43	201	1	7	51	0	1168
2019	873	51	37	241	1	5	65	0	1273
2020	892	56	42	262	0	4	69	0	1325
2021	854	55	37	228	1	2	64	0	1241
2022	795	62	35	205	1	1	56	0	1155
2023	731	71	34	204	1	2	55	0	1098
2024	643	47	27	187	0	1	52	0	957

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 Joseph L. Carwise Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1547	72.0	21.5	13.5
1995	1276	62.0	20.6	13.9
1996	1276	62.0	20.6	13.9
1997	1312	65.0	20.2	11.4
1998	1381	61.0	22.6	11.9
1999	1358	62.0	21.9	18
2000	1436	64.0	22.4	16.4
2001	1498	67.0	22.4	16.5
2002	1446	64.0	22.6	17.9
2003	1446	64.0	22.6	17.9
2004	1398	63.0	22.2	19
2005	1347	66.0	20.4	19.5
2006	1315	70.0	18.8	15.4
2007	1306	69.0	18.9	15.3
2008	1275	73.0	17.5	15.3
2009	1312	85.2	17.5	18
2010	1294	69.0	18.7	24.5
2011	1280	66.0	19.3	25.8
2012	1232	68.0	18.1	32.1
2013	1220	67.0	18.2	32.2
2014	1175	65.0	18.0	31.3
2015	1067	60.0	17.7	37.4
2016	1091	60.0	18.1	42
2017	1118	62.0	18.0	37.7
2018	1168	61.0	19.1	32.5
2019	1273	62.0	20.5	33.4
2020	1325	65.0	20.3	32.2
2021	1241	64.0	19.3	30.4
2022	1155	64.0	18.0	30.2
2023	1098	58.0	18.9	38.3
2024	957	55.0	17.4	34.8

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 Joseph L. Carwise Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1547	72.0	21.5	13.5
1995	1276	62.0	20.6	13.9
1996	1276	62.0	20.6	13.9
1997	1312	65.0	20.2	11.4
1998	1381	61.0	22.6	11.9
1999	1358	62.0	21.9	18
2000	1436	64.0	22.4	16.4
2001	1498	67.0	22.4	16.5
2002	1446	64.0	22.6	17.9
2003	1446	64.0	22.6	17.9
2004	1398	63.0	22.2	19
2005	1347	66.0	20.4	19.5
2006	1315	70.0	18.8	15.4
2007	1306	69.0	18.9	15.3
2008	1275	73.0	17.5	15.3
2009	1312	85.2	17.5	18
2010	1294	69.0	18.7	24.5
2011	1280	66.0	19.3	25.8
2012	1232	68.0	18.1	32.1
2013	1220	67.0	18.2	32.2
2014	1175	65.0	18.0	31.3
2015	1067	60.0	17.7	37.4
2016	1091	60.0	18.1	42
2017	1118	62.0	18.0	37.7
2018	1168	61.0	19.1	32.5
2019	1273	62.0	20.5	33.4
2020	1325	65.0	20.3	32.2
2021	1241	64.0	19.3	30.4
2022	1155	64.0	18.0	30.2
2023	1098	58.0	18.9	38.3
2024	957	55.0	17.4	34.8

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 Joseph L. Carwise Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$295 (4.4%)	$6,430 (95.6%)	$6,725
2019	$323 (4.8%)	$6,397 (95.2%)	$6,721
2020	$383 (5.5%)	$6,582 (94.5%)	$6,965
2021	$838 (10.8%)	$6,899 (89.2%)	$7,737
2022	$1,002 (11.6%)	$7,617 (88.4%)	$8,619
2023	$939 (10.1%)	$8,381 (89.9%)	$9,320

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Joseph L. Carwise Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 309^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 282^nd of 1177 Middle schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph L. Carwise Middle School)	63	59	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	51	48	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Joseph L. Carwise Middle School)	54	65	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	44	47	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph L. Carwise Middle School)	60	55	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	51	46	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Joseph L. Carwise Middle School)	71	66	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	52	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph L. Carwise Middle School)	65	51	14%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	55	45	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Joseph L. Carwise Middle School)	57	43	14%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	31	25	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Joseph L. Carwise Middle School)	63	56	7%
8th Grade Science (Pinellas)	51	47	4%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Joseph L. Carwise Middle School)	71	70	1%
End of Course Civics (Pinellas)	68	68
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Joseph L. Carwise Middle School)	92	78	14%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Joseph L. Carwise Middle School)	100	90	10%
End of Course Geometry (Pinellas)	56	55	1%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1273	1098	13.7%
African American	51	71	39.2%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	37	34	8.1%
Hispanic	241	204	15.4%
Pacific Islander	5	2	60%
White	873	731	16.3%
Two or More Races	65	55	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.4%	38.3%	5%

Schools Near Joseph L. Carwise Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)				Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School	Public	6-8	3301 Bentley Dr	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1442	957	55	17.4	34.8%	643 (67.2%)	47 (4.9%)	187 (19.5%)	27 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (5.4%)	73	294^th of 1196 public middle schools	75.4%		73.2	282^nd of 1177 public middle schools	76.0%	12		66.0	69.0	56.0		74.0	38.0	78.0		51.0	83.0	100.0	74.0	$9,320	$939	$8,381
Palm Harbor Middle School	Public	6-8	1800 Tampa Rd	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 669-1146	1,040	50	20.8	36.1%	753 (72.4%)	43 (4.1%)	198 (19.0%)	16 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (2.8%)	68.3	347^th of 1196 public middle schools	71.0%		65.3	379^th of 1177 public middle schools	67.8%	32		59.0	65.0	60.0		63.0	31.0	70.0		57.0	80.0	100.0	84.0	$8,800	$787	$8,013
East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering	Public, Magnet	6-8	1200 Silver Eagle Dr	Tarpon Springs	34688	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 942-5419	388	21	18.4	13.9%	312 (80.4%)	11 (2.8%)	37 (9.5%)	14 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	94.8	33^rd of 1196 public middle schools	97.2%		94	45^th of 1177 public middle schools	96.2%	12		88.0	85.0	82.0		87.0		90.0		87.0	92.0	97.0	95.0	$9,007	$516	$8,491
Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy	Public	4-8	3030 N McMullen Booth Rd	Clearwater	33761	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 791-3522	76	5	15.2	67.1%	40 (52.6%)	19 (25.0%)	14 (18.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)	11.7	1092^nd of 1196 public middle schools	8.7%		19.7	985^th of 1177 public middle schools	16.3%	107	11.0	14.0	25.0	29.0	22.0	7.0	31.0	29.0	33.0	29.0			77.0	$14,918	$2,226	$12,692
Tarpon Springs Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	501 N Florida Ave	Tarpon Springs	34689	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 943-5511	626	35	17.8	48.1%	363 (58.0%)	79 (12.6%)	120 (19.2%)	17 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.5%)	64.6	392^nd of 1196 public middle schools	67.2%		66.9	360^th of 1177 public middle schools	69.4%	32		57.0	60.0	58.0		58.0	28.0	61.0		68.0	79.0	98.0	78.0	$10,375	$893	$9,481
Farnell Middle School	Public	6-8	13912 Nine Eagles Dr	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 356-1640	1,200	56	21.6	24.7%	593 (49.4%)	51 (4.3%)	318 (26.5%)	149 (12.4%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	83 (6.9%)	82.2	169^th of 1196 public middle schools	85.9%		86.1	129^th of 1177 public middle schools	89.0%	40		79.0	66.0	63.0		82.0	38.0	80.0		66.0	93.0	100.0	86.0	$7,744	$1,248	$6,497
Safety Harbor Middle School	Public	6-8	901 1st Ave N	Safety Harbor	34695	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1400	977	48	20.3	52.6%	479 (49.0%)	117 (12.0%)	323 (33.1%)	16 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.2%)	44.5	666^th of 1196 public middle schools	44.3%		50.1	563^rd of 1177 public middle schools	52.2%	103		54.0	52.0	41.0		49.0	18.0	47.0		47.0	72.0	97.0	71.0	$8,917	$784	$8,133
Paul R. Smith Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1410 Sweetbriar Dr	Holiday	34691	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 246-3200	864	50	17.3	71.4%	424 (49.1%)	104 (12.0%)	243 (28.1%)	10 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (9.3%)	20.7	990^th of 1196 public middle schools	17.2%		27.9	871^st of 1177 public middle schools	26.0%	119		41.0	34.0	31.0		31.0	18.0	37.0		26.0	75.0		46.0	$8,223	$1,357	$6,867
Dunedin Highland Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	70 Patricia Ave	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 469-4112	868	48	18.0	49.3%	381 (43.9%)	193 (22.2%)	195 (22.5%)	41 (4.7%)	3 (0.3%)	12 (1.4%)	43 (5.0%)	64.2	396^th of 1196 public middle schools	66.9%		63.4	399^th of 1177 public middle schools	66.1%	3		59.0	59.0	60.0		63.0	21.0	64.0		57.0	91.0	100.0	76.0	$10,722	$1,646	$9,076
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1660 Palmetto St	Clearwater	33755	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 298-1609	755	37	20.4	31.0%	488 (64.6%)	33 (4.4%)	172 (22.8%)	22 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.2%)	94.9	32^nd of 1196 public middle schools	97.3%		94.4	40^th of 1177 public middle schools	96.6%	8		83.0	86.0	87.0		87.0	93.0	96.0		83.0	100.0	100.0	96.0	$8,216	$604	$7,614

Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph L. Carwise Middle School

How many students attend Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 957 students attended Joseph L. Carwise Middle School.

Is Joseph L. Carwise Middle School a good school?

Joseph L. Carwise Middle School ranks 294^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?

Students at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School are 67% White, 20% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Asian.

What district is Joseph L. Carwise Middle School in?

Pinellas

What high school do graduates of Joseph L. Carwise Middle School attend?

Students who attend Joseph L. Carwise Middle School usually go on to attend East Lake High School

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