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PINELLAS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

6940 70TH AVE N, PINELLAS PARK, FL 33781PINELLAS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,126
Students
Total enrolled
$13,882
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
19.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 28% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,126 students in grades 06–08 in PINELLAS PARK, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,882 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

PINELLAS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL is a very large middle in PINELLAS PARK, Florida, serving grades 06–08 with 1,126 students. The district invests $13,882 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at PINELLAS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

1,126
Total Students
19.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
57
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution568 male · 558 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 755 students
Student Composition
12%
43%
24%
15%
Asian12%
White43%
Hispanic / Latino24%
Black15%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120156001666

Academic Outcomes at PINELLAS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 19th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 33781

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,882Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,882
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,108
Student Support$2,638
Administration$1,666
Operations$2,082
Other$1,388
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,882 spent per student, an estimated $6,150 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
25%
57%
State government
25.1%
Local (property tax)
56.7%
Federal programs
18.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MADEIRA BEACH FUNDAMENTAL K-8PINELLAS ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE
↓
Middle
JOSEPH L. CARWISE MIDDLE SCHOOLPALM HARBOR MIDDLE SCHOOLFITZGERALD MIDDLE SCHOOLOSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL
+8 more
↓
High School
PALM HARBOR UNIVERSITY HIGHEAST LAKE HIGH SCHOOLLARGO HIGH SCHOOLPINELLAS PARK HIGH SCHOOL
+12 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyPinellas County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPINELLAS →
Phone: (727)545-6400
NCES ID: 120156001666
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PINELLAS PARK seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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26% FRL
High
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High
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High
PINELLAS PARK HIGH SCHOOL
1,919 students · 09–12
● 46 opp57% FRL
High
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High
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High
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
6940 70TH AVE N, PINELLAS PARK, FL 33781
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.