Palm Harbor Middle School vs. Tarpon Springs Middle School
Should I attend Palm Harbor Middle School or Tarpon Springs Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Tarpon Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,127 students in grades 6-8, Palm Harbor 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 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,127 students
651 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1061 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#970 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
341
223
Grade 7 Students
396
209
Grade 8 Students
390
219
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
16%
21%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
73%
57%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
