Serving 1,081 students in grades 6-8, Fitzgerald Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,081 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fitzgerald Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fitzgerald Middle School's student population of 1,081 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,081 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fitzgerald Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fitzgerald Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1771 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
32%
36%
Black
15%
21%
White
40%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fitzgerald Middle School's ranking?
Fitzgerald Middle School is ranked #1771 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fitzgerald Middle School?
1,081 students attend Fitzgerald Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Fitzgerald Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fitzgerald Middle School?
Fitzgerald Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fitzgerald Middle School offer ?
Fitzgerald Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fitzgerald Middle School part of?
Fitzgerald Middle School is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
View the Fitzgerald Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
School Reviews
5 7/23/2020
Best school you could go to has so many varieties of people, and the teachers are amazing and always work their hardest to help students learn.
5 9/20/2018
Our son is thriving at this school. The gifted magnet gives him the challenges that he needs to prepare him for high school and college and the teachers really seem to understand the gifted child. The new principal has been updating the school and seems to have a plan in mind to address any problems that arise. There are conflicts with students that might come up in any middle school because of the age group but this school addresses them directly. I would definitely recommend this school.
2 4/7/2017
The school is old yet has received some updates. Some of the staff and principal are doing wonderful things and truly helping students. However, fights break out often and your child will be exposed to violence. The magnet program promises much and delivers little as far as caring and innovative teachers. Teachers are so busy teaching an advanced curriculum that they forget to reinforce the basics and firm up the foundation of learning. Plus, the teachers have no interest in parent meetings or working together to build a better learning environment for students.
2 3/19/2015
My daughter has been getting bullied and nothing being done !!!!!
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