Southside Fundamental Middle School (Closed 2010)
- Southside Fundamental Middle School served 616 students in grades 6-8.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 616 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 33% |
| Black | 28% | 22% |
| White | 66% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pinellas School District | |
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Southside Fundamental Middle School is Gibbs High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Midtown Academy (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Petersburg Midtown Academy Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 298 students
0.0 miles
1701 10th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-1358 0.0 K-8 298 - Saint Petersburg Melrose Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 425 students
0.6 miles
1752 13th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175 0.6 PK-5 425 - Saint Petersburg Campbell Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 575 students
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1051 7th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2650 0.7 PK-5 575 - Saint Petersburg John Hopkins Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 696 students
0.7 miles
701 16th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2400 0.7 6-8 696 - Saint Petersburg Perkins Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 577 students
0.9 miles
2205 18th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2117 0.9 PK-5 577
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