Midtown Academy

Summary:

Midtown Academy is an elementary school in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving around 337 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outpacing the Pinellas District and the state of Florida in English Language Arts, Math, and Science assessments.

Midtown Academy's academic success is evident in its high proficiency rates, which range from 67-75% in English Language Arts and 64-71% in Math across grades 3-5, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also boasts a lower chronic absenteeism rate, which has steadily declined from 33.4% in 2019-2020 to 19.9% in 2022-2023, though still higher than the state average. Additionally, Midtown Academy has seen a substantial increase in spending per student, from $11,455 in 2019-2020 to $15,210 in 2022-2023, suggesting a commitment to investing in the school's resources and programs.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Fairmount Park Elementary, Lakewood Elementary, and Melrose Elementary, Midtown Academy stands out for its more diverse student population and lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students. While its statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, the school's overall performance and investment in its students suggest a commitment to providing a quality education.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 1701 10th St S
       St Petersburg, FL  33705


(727) 893-1358

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
441st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,210 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.3%
African American:
33.8%
Hispanic:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Midtown Academy ranks better than 80.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 27th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.79. (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 Racial makeup is: White (46.3%), African American (33.8%), Hispanic (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midtown Academy is 11.6, which is the 7th best among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Midtown Academy employs 29 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midtown Academy is $15,210, which is the 24th highest among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Midtown Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pinellas:

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


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Rank History for Midtown Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.50 591st 2247 73.7%
2022 75.82 504th 2219 77.3%
2023 76.12 479th 2240 78.6%
2024 78.79 441st 2256 80.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Midtown Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 86 192 1 14 1 0 12 0 306
2020 111 154 2 24 2 0 20 0 313
2021 135 123 3 25 0 0 21 0 307
2022 156 104 4 25 0 0 22 0 311
2023 156 114 8 38 0 0 21 0 337

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 Midtown Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 306 28.0 10.9 61.1
2020 313 25.0 12.5 15.7
2021 307 29.0 10.5 47.9
2022 311 30.0 10.3 38.9
2023 337 29.0 11.6 41.5

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 Midtown Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 306 28.0 10.9 61.1
2020 313 25.0 12.5 15.7
2021 307 29.0 10.5 47.9
2022 311 30.0 10.3 38.9
2023 337 29.0 11.6 41.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Midtown Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,544 (22.5%) $12,237 (77.5%) $15,780
2020 $889 (7.8%) $10,566 (92.2%) $11,455
2021 $1,233 (9.1%) $12,379 (90.9%) $13,612
2022 $1,431 (9.7%) $13,317 (90.3%) $14,749
2023 $1,785 (11.7%) $13,425 (88.3%) $15,210

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Midtown Academy

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students306337
 10.1%
African American192114
 40.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian18
 700%
Hispanic1438
 171.4%
Pacific Islander00
White86156
 81.4%
Two or More Races1221
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.1%41.5%
 19.6%


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Midtown Academy ranks 441st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Midtown Academy.

Students at Midtown Academy are 46% White, 34% African American, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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