Serving 651 students in grades 6-8, Tarpon Springs Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: 651 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tarpon Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Tarpon Springs Middle School's student population of 651 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tarpon Springs Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tarpon Springs Middle School is 0.61, which is less 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
#970 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
15%
21%
White
57%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tarpon Springs Middle School's ranking?
Tarpon Springs Middle School is ranked #970 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Tarpon Springs Middle School often compared to?
Tarpon Springs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palm Harbor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Tarpon Springs Middle School?
651 students attend Tarpon Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Tarpon Springs Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarpon Springs Middle School?
Tarpon Springs Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tarpon Springs Middle School offer ?
Tarpon Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tarpon Springs Middle School part of?
Tarpon Springs Middle School is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
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