Tarpon Springs Middle School
501 North Florida Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 | (727) 943-5511
- Grades: 6-8
- Student Enrollment: 1,134
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,134 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 278th out of 742 middle schools in FL.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 501 N Florida Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
School District Details
- Pinellas County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,959
- Graduation Rate: 62.4%
- Dropout Rate: 2.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.7
- Enrolled Students: 105,238
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,134
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 65.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 550 (48.5%)
- Females: 536 (47.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 73 (6.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 330 (29.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 403 (35.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Black | 89 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 21 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 6.3% |
| White | 903 | 79.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 389 | 34.3% |
| 7th Grade | 366 | 32.3% |
| 8th Grade | 379 | 33.4% |
Teacher Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree
School:
61.5%
District:
66.6%
State:
65.3%
Percent of Teachers with a Ph.D.
School:
3.1%
District:
0.8%
State:
1.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Non-Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
0.6%
State:
4.8%
Percent of Classes Taught By Teachers (Out-of-Field) of Their Background
School:
0.6%
State:
4.8%
Source: FL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on August 17, 2011
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Tarpon Springs Middle school has provided an excellent education and learning environment for my children.
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