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Griffin Middle School

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

1108^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 9% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Griffin Middle School in Tallahassee, FL, serves 457 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Leon district, where nearly 74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a high-needs community.

The most significant challenge at Griffin is an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 61.3%, which is nearly double the state average and far exceeds nearby schools like Deerlake Middle School (23.0%) and William J Montford III Middle School (24.2%). This attendance crisis is a primary obstacle to academic progress, as proficiency rates in core subjects like 6th-grade English Language Arts (37%) and 8th-grade Math (20%) lag well behind district and state averages. Despite spending more per student ($12,347) than any comparable school, including top-performing Deerlake ($9,672), outcomes remain low. However, there is a notable "two-schools-in-one" dynamic: students in advanced courses perform exceptionally well, with 69% proficient in Algebra 1 and 85% in Biology 1, both above state averages. This suggests that while the majority of students struggle, a smaller group in advanced tracks thrives.

Compared to its closest peer, R. Frank Nims Middle School, which has similar demographics and a 62.1% absenteeism rate, Griffin consistently outperforms in academics—for example, 37% of Griffin 6th graders are proficient in Math versus just 10% at Nims. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Cobb Middle School, only 1.74 miles away, has a much lower poverty rate (40%) and absenteeism (36.7%), with academic performance closer to district averages. This stark contrast highlights how socioeconomic factors drive school outcomes. There is a glimmer of hope: 6th-grade ELA proficiency has risen from 21% to 37% over three years, suggesting interventions may be starting to work, but the road ahead remains long.

457

Students ?

17.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,347

Per pupil spending ?

74%

Free/discounted lunch ?

800 Alabama St
Tallahassee, FL 32304

(850) 488-8436

District: Leon

Students who attend Griffin Middle School usually attend:

High:

Amos P. Godby High School

Feeder schools for Griffin Middle School:

Elementary:	Astoria Park Elementary School
	John G Riley Elementary School
	Springwood Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

77.2%

Hispanic:

12.0%

Two or more races:

5.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 18th percentile in 2016 → 9th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (39% vs 63% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (9th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (61% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg61%

Florida avg63%

1,108^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 9%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From bottom 18% (2016) to bottom 9% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 8Middle Schools in the Leon

39^th of 70Leon among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	12.3	1108 of 1216	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	9.4	1114 of 1205	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	10.0	1108 of 1196	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	13.2	1058 of 1177	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.2	1038 of 1148	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	8.9	1083 of 1136	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	11.6	997 of 1099	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	12.4	931 of 1035	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	14.7	906 of 1031	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	19.7	822 of 997	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	21.2	814 of 999	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	21.4	765 of 956	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	20.9	725 of 897	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	29.0	665 of 891	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	26.6	645 of 839	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	35.3	544 of 780	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	43.4	457 of 740	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	53.5	369 of 736	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	48.8	364 of 675	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	61.9	237 of 602	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	49.3	324 of 593	45.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 185%+11 vs state

Civics74%-3 vs state

Algebra 169%+6 vs state

English Language Arts35%-26 vs state

Math32%-27 vs state

Science23%-29 vs state

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Schools Near Griffin Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Griffin Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	800 Alabama St	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-8436	457	26	17.5	74.0%	19 (4.2%)	353 (77.2%)	55 (12.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.9%)	12.3	1108^th of 1216 public middle schools	8.9%		9.4	1114^th of 1205 public middle schools	7.6%	6	37.0	35.0	33.0	37.0	36.0	20.0	23.0	69.0		85.0	74.0	$12,347	$2,236	$10,110
Raa Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	401 W Tharpe St	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 488-6287	928	46	20.2	46.8%	231 (24.9%)	535 (57.7%)	70 (7.5%)	17 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	70 (7.5%)	32.9	875^th of 1216 public middle schools	28.0%		43.8	688^th of 1205 public middle schools	42.9%	187	53.0	58.0	45.0	48.0	61.0	41.0	27.0	90.0	100.0	99.0	78.0	$9,016	$582	$8,434
Elizabeth Cobb Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	915 Hillcrest Ave	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 488-3364	675	36	18.8	40.1%	181 (26.8%)	365 (54.1%)	53 (7.9%)	29 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.0%)	49.6	628^th of 1216 public middle schools	48.4%		38.7	766^th of 1205 public middle schools	36.4%	138	61.0	65.0	54.0	53.0	60.0	56.0	50.0	100.0	100.0	99.0	78.0	$9,785	$802	$8,983
R. Frank Nims Middle School	Public	6-8	723 W Orange Ave	Tallahassee	32310	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-5960	625	35	17.8	71.8%	36 (5.8%)	475 (76.0%)	78 (12.5%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.3%)	7.9	1131^st of 1216 public middle schools	7.0%		17.5	1040^th of 1205 public middle schools	13.7%	91	25.0	31.0	26.0	10.0	24.0	30.0	26.0	42.0	33.0	58.0	45.0	$10,488	$1,740	$8,749
Fairview Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3415 Zillah St	Tallahassee	32305	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-6880	735	41	17.7	50.6%	77 (10.5%)	484 (65.9%)	64 (8.7%)	71 (9.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.2%)	46.6	672^nd of 1216 public middle schools	44.7%		27.8	913^th of 1205 public middle schools	24.2%	241	57.0	52.0	57.0	59.0	45.0	55.0	64.0	100.0	95.0	98.0	78.0	$10,436	$1,587	$8,850
Swift Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	2100 Pedrick Rd	Tallahassee	32317	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-4868	793	43	18.4	28.6%	370 (46.7%)	236 (29.8%)	77 (9.7%)	47 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (7.8%)	64.6	402^nd of 1216 public middle schools	66.9%		66.4	365^th of 1205 public middle schools	69.7%	37	74.0	74.0	67.0	67.0	64.0	53.0	49.0	85.0	100.0	99.0	90.0	$9,415	$550	$8,864
William J Montford III Middle School	Public	6-8	5789 Pimlico Dr	Tallahassee	32309	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 922-6011	1,016	50	20.1	19.4%	685 (67.4%)	121 (11.9%)	113 (11.1%)	28 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (6.8%)	74.8	271^st of 1216 public middle schools	77.7%		80	209^th of 1205 public middle schools	82.7%	62	75.0	75.0	69.0	88.0	82.0	59.0	51.0	99.0	100.0	100.0	88.0	$8,981	$571	$8,410
Deerlake Middle School	Public	6-8	9902 Deer Lk W	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 922-6545	876	43	20.2	15.0%	565 (64.5%)	89 (10.2%)	86 (9.8%)	90 (10.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.1%)	80.6	189^th of 1216 public middle schools	84.5%		81.2	194^th of 1205 public middle schools	83.9%	5	85.0	77.0	70.0	85.0	81.0	65.0	66.0	100.0	100.0	98.0	91.0	$9,672	$561	$9,111
Riversprings Middle School	Public	6-8	800 Spring Creek Hwy	Crawfordville	32327	Wakulla County	Wakulla	No	No	No	No	(850) 926-2300	552	32	17.2	33.0%	425 (77.0%)	77 (13.9%)	23 (4.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (3.8%)	70.6	323^rd of 1216 public middle schools	73.4%		64.8	392^nd of 1205 public middle schools	67.5%	69	76.0	78.0	71.0	67.0	63.0	40.0	69.0	80.0	100.0		82.0	$10,116	$432	$9,684

Frequently Asked Questions about Griffin Middle School

What district is Griffin Middle School in?

Leon

What high school do graduates of Griffin Middle School attend?

Students who attend Griffin Middle School usually go on to attend Amos P. Godby High School

How many students attend Griffin Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 457 students attended Griffin Middle School.

Is Griffin Middle School a good school?

Griffin Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.9% of Florida middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Griffin Middle School?

Students at Griffin Middle School are 77% African American, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% White.

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