Fitzgerald Middle School
Tel:
(727)547-4526
- Fitzgerald Middle School serves 1,089 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 54% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Fitzgerald Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Fitzgerald Middle School's student population of 1,089 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,089 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fitzgerald Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fitzgerald Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1987 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 12% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 32% |
| Black | 13% | 22% |
| White | 48% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | PINELLAS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fitzgerald Middle School is Pinellas Park High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Plato Academy Largo Charter School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cross Bayou Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Largo Pinellas Park High School Grades: 9-12 | 2015 students
0.1 miles
6305 118th Ave
Largo, FL 33773
(727)538-7410 0.1 9-12 2015 - Pinellas Park Cross Bayou Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 434 students
1.1 miles
6886 102nd Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
(727)547-7834 1.1 PK-5 434 - Pinellas Park Pinellas Central Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 639 students
1.2 miles
10501 58th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
(727)547-7853 1.2 PK-5 639 - Largo Plato Academy Largo Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 360 students
1.6 miles
7100 142nd Ave
Largo, FL 33771
(727)228-9552 1.6 K-8 360 - Largo Pinellas Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: 4-8 | 440 students
1.7 miles
2300 Belcher Rd S Ste 100
Largo, FL 33771
(727)536-3600 1.7 4-8 440
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - Brian |
| 2 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. - Posted by Parent - Angus |
| 2 My daughter has been getting bullied and nothing being done !!!!! - Posted by Parent - chevy |
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