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Azalea Middle School

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Azalea Middle School ranks 867 th of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

867^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,205 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 28% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Azalea Middle School is a public magnet middle school located in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 684 students. The school is part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 19th out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Azalea Middle School faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.9% to 44.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's test scores are also generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math ranging from 39-47% and 22-53%, respectively, compared to the district's 59-64% and 33-64%. Additionally, Azalea Middle School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.3% to 74.72% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Azalea Middle School to nearby schools in the same district, it generally performs worse on key metrics such as test scores and chronic absenteeism rates. For example, Thurgood Marshall Fundamental and Seminole Middle School have significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates than Azalea Middle School. Furthermore, Azalea Middle School's performance has been declining over the years, as evidenced by its statewide ranking dropping from 833 out of 997 Florida middle schools in 2015-2016 to 867 out of 1,205 in 2024-2025.

696

Students ?

20.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,803

Per pupil spending ?

63.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7855 22nd Ave N
St Petersburg, FL 33710

(727) 893-2606

District: Pinellas

Students who attend Azalea Middle School usually attend:

High:

Boca Ciega High School

Feeder schools for Azalea Middle School:

Elementary:	Azalea Elementary School
	Bear Creek Elementary School
	Fairmount Park Elementary School
	Seventy-Fourth St. Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.1%

White:

28.6%

Hispanic:

18.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 11th percentile in 2014 → 28th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2014

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (46% vs 58% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (45% vs 31% Florida)

!Math scores 14 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg61%

Florida avg58%

867^th of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 28%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From bottom 16% (2016) to bottom 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^th of 20Middle Schools in the Pinellas

19^th of 67Pinellas 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	31.4	867 of 1205	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.4	964 of 1196	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.3	919 of 1177	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.5	921 of 1148	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.8	990 of 1136	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	12.9	982 of 1099	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	16.2	896 of 1035	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	12.8	931 of 1031	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	19.1	833 of 997	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	13.1	885 of 999	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	17.3	806 of 956	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	11.6	783 of 897	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	14.1	766 of 891	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	17.7	702 of 839	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	18.0	646 of 780	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	26.4	574 of 740	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	26.7	560 of 736	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	32.0	480 of 675	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	27.2	475 of 602	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	24.5	476 of 593	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Algebra 162%~ state avg

Civics58%-13 vs state

English Language Arts44%-13 vs state

Math42%-14 vs state

Science42%-7 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, May 20, 2023

If you have not been to Azalea Middle School lately...then you don't know Azalea Middle School. This school improved it's grade, has an amazing engineering program, aviation program, and a brand new Civil Air Patrol Squadron, just to name a few of the amazing upgrades and changes that this school has undergone. The principal that brought the school grade up will be entering her 3rd year with the school in 23/24 and continues to make plans for a bright future at Azalea. Things are great, and consistently looking up. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, November 1, 2022

This school is getting better and better each year. I am so happy I enrolled my student in this school. Where else can they learn how to fly real airplanes, drones, and even join the Civil Air Patrol (in sponsor with United State Air Force) as a class. AMAZING! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, April 8, 2021

Great so far for my daughter prior Covid homeschooling. The homeschooling was ridiculous to get them logged on to each class. I'm worried they'll fail bc they could not connect to their classes. Before Covid... Great school!!!!!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Azalea Middle School carries the history of many years of bad history. Today, the staff of Azalea is moving in the right direction. The staff is caring, resourceful, and dedicated to their students and community. The growing magnet programs are creating learning and career opportunities offered no where else. This is the new Azalea Middle School. Go Black Knights! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, October 13, 2015

We chose Azalea Middle first out of all other options in St. Petersburg, an even with a one hour bus commute, it's been an excellent decision. The principal is responsive and no-nonsense yet loving. The teachers have all chosen to be there and are excited. Our 6th grader has not seen or experienced anything like we may have expected from an "F" rated school. He loves it and is thriving. The advantage of its low rating is the additional resources such as the bus that will take kids home once after school programs are over. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Amazing teachers! Lots of after school clubs. Family-like atmosphere. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, July 31, 2015

I have nothing positive to say about this school Close Quote

by a student
Monday, June 20, 2011

I am a curent graduate from Azalea [just graduated] I personaly think this school can teach kids good stuff. The school i amazing [It's the kids that are somewhat bad] I made a few frinds not alot [unlike most kids I go to school to learn not scocialize] I learned a lot, PLEASE government PLEASE Pinellas KEEP FUNDING THIS SCHOOL! Close Quote

Schools Near Azalea Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Azalea Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	7855 22nd Ave N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 893-2606	696	34	20.4	63.2%	199 (28.6%)	321 (46.1%)	127 (18.2%)	12 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	31 (4.5%)	31.4	867^th of 1205 public middle schools	28.0%		22.4	964^th of 1196 public middle schools	19.4%	97	47.0	46.0	39.0	43.0	22.0	53.0	42.0	62.0		58.0	$10,803	$726	$10,077
Tyrone Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2375 66th St N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 893-1819	799	39	20.4	57.7%	272 (34.0%)	178 (22.3%)	228 (28.5%)	70 (8.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.0%)	51.5	574^th of 1205 public middle schools	52.4%		55.2	512^th of 1196 public middle schools	57.2%	62	56.0	56.0	45.0	70.0	47.0	67.0	46.0	85.0	93.0	79.0	$10,512	$505	$10,006
Pinellas Park Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	6940 70th Ave N	Pinellas Park	33781	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 545-6400	999	54	18.5	58.7%	387 (38.7%)	158 (15.8%)	268 (26.8%)	127 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	57 (5.7%)	33.6	839^th of 1205 public middle schools	30.4%		39.6	726^th of 1196 public middle schools	39.3%	113	48.0	42.0	42.0	60.0	22.0	42.0	47.0	77.0	100.0	71.0	$9,779	$684	$9,095
Osceola Middle School	Public	6-8	9301 98th St	Seminole	33777	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 547-7689	933	51	18.2	46.8%	570 (61.1%)	86 (9.2%)	161 (17.3%)	37 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.9%)	70 (7.5%)	51.4	575^th of 1205 public middle schools	52.3%		49.7	599^th of 1196 public middle schools	49.9%	24	58.0	59.0	56.0	49.0	24.0	66.0	52.0	82.0	100.0	72.0	$10,683	$749	$9,932
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental	Public, Magnet	6-8	3901 22nd Ave S	St Petersburg	33711	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 522-1737	751	44	17.0	41.3%	258 (34.4%)	338 (45.0%)	73 (9.7%)	38 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.6%)	74	283^rd of 1205 public middle schools	76.5%		74.1	278^th of 1196 public middle schools	76.8%	5	69.0	71.0	76.0	62.0	26.0	81.0	71.0	95.0	100.0	85.0	$11,424	$798	$10,626
John Hopkins Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	701 16th St S	St Petersburg	33705	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 893-2400	757	43	17.6	51.9%	283 (37.4%)	317 (41.9%)	96 (12.7%)	11 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.2%)	50.1	590^th of 1205 public middle schools	51.0%		43.6	682^nd of 1196 public middle schools	43.0%	92	56.0	56.0	47.0	55.0	13.0	58.0	63.0	81.0	92.0	79.0	$12,571	$806	$11,765
Seminole Middle School	Public	6-8	8701 131st St	Seminole	33776	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 547-4520	752	39	19.2	40.8%	477 (63.4%)	110 (14.6%)	101 (13.4%)	15 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (6.0%)	63.7	405^th of 1205 public middle schools	66.4%		63.8	403^rd of 1196 public middle schools	66.3%	2	63.0	68.0	60.0	58.0	24.0	73.0	60.0	81.0	100.0	80.0	$10,629	$490	$10,138
FitzGerald Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	6410 118th Ave	Largo	33773	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 547-4526	910	48	18.9	54.7%	327 (35.9%)	149 (16.4%)	320 (35.2%)	61 (6.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (5.6%)	49	605^th of 1205 public middle schools	49.8%		39.8	724^th of 1196 public middle schools	39.5%	119	61.0	52.0	58.0	59.0	8.0	53.0	51.0	95.0	97.0	80.0	$10,009	$735	$9,274
Meadowlawn Middle School	Public	6-8	6050 16th St N	St Petersburg	33703	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 570-3097	616	36	17.1	61.7%	248 (40.3%)	152 (24.7%)	146 (23.7%)	35 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.4%)	33.5	840^th of 1205 public middle schools	30.3%		27.5	899^th of 1196 public middle schools	24.8%	59	48.0	42.0	42.0	63.0	13.0	35.0	49.0	68.0		59.0	$11,590	$789	$10,800
Mangrove Bay Middle School	Public	6-8	501 62nd Ave NE	St Petersburg	33702	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(727) 893-1646	317	22	14.4	48.9%	175 (55.2%)	72 (22.7%)	37 (11.7%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.9%)								(n/a)											$12,818	$543	$12,274

Frequently Asked Questions about Azalea Middle School

How many students attend Azalea Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 696 students attended Azalea Middle School.

Is Azalea Middle School a good school?

Azalea Middle School ranks 867^th of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Azalea Middle School in?

Pinellas

What is the racial makeup of Azalea Middle School?

Students at Azalea Middle School are 46% African American, 29% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Azalea Middle School attend?

Students who attend Azalea Middle School usually go on to attend Boca Ciega High School

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