Enrollment
519
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Petersburg, FL
Bay Point Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bay Point Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120156001599
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay Point Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay Point Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Point Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bay Point Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bay Point Middle School
Bay Point Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in St Petersburg, Florida, enrolling 519 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 519 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 922 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #80, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (74%) and White (10%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 440 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 519 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 33 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and Largo High School (2,058 students) alongside Bay Point Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bay Point Middle School compares
Bay Point Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
252
in-school suspensions + 188 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 48.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 84.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 33 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 74.2%
White 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Bay Point Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes Bay Point Middle School.
$11,582
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bay Point Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay Point Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~519 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bay Point Middle School
How many students attend Bay Point Middle School?
Bay Point Middle School has 519 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Petersburg, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Point Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Point Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bay Point Middle School?
65.2% of students at Bay Point Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay Point Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bay Point Middle School is African American at 74.2% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay Point Middle School?
Bay Point Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bay Point Middle School rank among middle schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Point Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in St Petersburg, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in St Petersburg on the city page.
Is Bay Point Middle School a good school?
Bay Point Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Bay Point Middle School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.
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