Serving 690 students in grades 6-8, Azalea 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 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School News
- Rockets with the Elementary School - 03/01/2024Our Civil Air Patrol working with Elementary students.
- Azalea Middle School Drone Expo Civil Air Patrol - 11/30/2023Civil Air Patrol Drone Expo shown on Fox 13's Charlie's World News
- Azalea Middle School Civil Air Patrol - 09/12/2022This is a report from ABC action news about our brand new Civil Air Patrol Program that started in 2022.
- Points of Pride - 11/03/2020A look inside Azalea Middle School
School Overview
Azalea Middle School's student population of 690 students has declined by 17% 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
Total Students
690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Azalea Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Azalea Middle School is 0.65, 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
#3252 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
48%
21%
White
32%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cheering, Football, Soccer, Track, Volley Ball
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azalea Middle School's ranking?
Azalea Middle School is ranked #3252 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Azalea Middle School often compared to?
Azalea Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bay Point Middle School, Tyrone Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Azalea Middle School?
690 students attend Azalea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Azalea Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Azalea Middle School?
Azalea Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Azalea Middle School offer ?
Azalea Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Azalea Middle School part of?
Azalea Middle School is part of Pinellas School District.
In what neighborhood is Azalea Middle School located?
Azalea Middle School is located in the Jungle Terrace neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Jungle Terrace.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
School Reviews
5 6/25/2020
This school is great. The teachers and staff create a welcoming atmosphere for all students. The engineering program is fantastic. A cut above the rest. If you want your child to have caring teachers and a great education, you should definitely enroll them into the engineering program.
5 9/19/2015
The principle and staff are amazing !! The GTT program is an amazing program that groups like kids together ie.. Those who are focused etc.
5 4/10/2012
Great school aweaome teachers i loved it when i went there back in 1986 to 1989 5 stars!
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