Serving 757 students in grades 6-8, John Hopkins Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Hopkins Middle School serves the southeastern part of Saint Petersburg, FL, covering an attendance area of approximately 11.6 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the zone edge being 3.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Hopkins Middle School's student population of 757 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Use Trojan PRIDE for 100% student success
School Rankings
John Hopkins Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Hopkins Middle School is 0.67, 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
#2544 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Hopkins Middle School's ranking?
John Hopkins Middle School is ranked #2544 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are John Hopkins Middle School often compared to?
John Hopkins Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thurgood Marshall Fundamental, Bay Point Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend John Hopkins Middle School?
757 students attend John Hopkins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of John Hopkins Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Hopkins Middle School?
John Hopkins Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Hopkins Middle School offer ?
John Hopkins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Hopkins Middle School part of?
John Hopkins Middle School is part of Pinellas School District.
In what neighborhood is John Hopkins Middle School located?
John Hopkins Middle School is located in the Melrose Mercy neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Melrose Mercy.
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