- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pinellas Park, FL
Pinellas Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pinellas Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120156001666
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinellas Park Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Pinellas Park · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinellas Park Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Park Middle School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Pinellas Park, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-108 students YoY
Pinellas Park Middle School shrank from 1,126 students in 2022-23 to 1,018 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-108 students YoY 120156001666 · Pinellas Park, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
999 enr · 17.5:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Pinellas Park Middle School shrank from 1,126 students in 2022-23 to 1,018 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinellas Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school
Pinellas Park Middle School
999 students
What this shows Pinellas Park Middle School reports 999 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinellas Park Middle School compares
Pinellas Park Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 999 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
999
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
322
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
African American 15.8%
Asian 12.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Pinellas Park Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~999 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinellas Park Middle School
How many students attend Pinellas Park Middle School?
Pinellas Park Middle School has 999 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pinellas Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,126 (2022-23) → 1,018 (2023-24), down 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Park Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% higher 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 Pinellas Park Middle School?
61.7% of students at Pinellas Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinellas Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pinellas Park Middle School is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Pinellas Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinellas Park Middle School?
Pinellas Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinellas Park Middle School rank among public schools in Pinellas Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Park Middle School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Pinellas Park, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pinellas Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Pinellas Park 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.