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Azalea Middle School

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

955^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 21% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Azalea Middle School in St. Petersburg, FL, serves 696 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Pinellas County school district, but it has consistently ranked in the bottom 20-30% of Florida middle schools for the past decade, earning a 1-star rating for eight consecutive years. The school serves a high-needs population, with 63.2% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch in the 2024-2025 school year.

The most alarming metric is the catastrophic performance in 7th-grade math, where only 5% of students were proficient on the 2025-2026 FAST exam, compared to the state average of 53%. This is a stark contrast to nearby Tyrone Middle School, just 1.18 miles away, which serves a similar demographic but ranks in the 51st percentile and outperforms Azalea in every subject. Azalea also faces a severe chronic absenteeism crisis, with 44.9% of students chronically absent in 2023-2024, nearly 50% higher than the district average and far worse than high-performing Thurgood Marshall Fundamental (19.0%).

Despite these challenges, there is a notable paradox: students taking Algebra 1 End-of-Course exams perform exceptionally well, with 88% proficient in 2025-2026, far exceeding district and state averages. This suggests a small, high-achieving cohort is effectively accelerated, but the general student body struggles. Additionally, 8th-grade scores show a glimmer of improvement, with 46% proficient in math and 49% in ELA, the highest of any grade level at the school. Per-student spending at Azalea ($10,803) is in the middle of the pack compared to peers, indicating that funding is not the primary issue. The proximity and demographic similarity to Tyrone Middle School highlight that significant improvement is possible within the same community, making Azalea’s persistent underperformance a clear call for urgent intervention focused on attendance and foundational math skills.

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 — 16th percentile in 2016 → 21st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (47% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (21st percentile)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg64%

Florida avg62%

955^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 21%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From bottom 16% (2016) to bottom 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^th of 21Middle Schools in the Pinellas

15^th of 70Pinellas 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
2026	27.0	955 of 1216	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 188%+25 vs state

Civics56%-21 vs state

Science50%~ state avg

English Language Arts43%-18 vs state

Math38%-21 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

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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 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 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%)	27	955^th of 1216 public middle schools	21.5%		31.4	867^th of 1205 public middle schools	28.0%	88	39.0	41.0	49.0	34.0	5.0	46.0	50.0	88.0		56.0	$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%)	51.7	595^th of 1216 public middle schools	51.1%		51.5	574^th of 1205 public middle schools	52.4%	21	60.0	58.0	55.0	79.0	28.0	64.0	49.0	70.0	93.0	80.0	$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%)	30.7	901^st of 1216 public middle schools	25.9%		33.6	839^th of 1205 public middle schools	30.4%	62	40.0	45.0	50.0	58.0	9.0	49.0	44.0	82.0	100.0	69.0	$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%)	48.2	646^th of 1216 public middle schools	46.9%		51.4	575^th of 1205 public middle schools	52.3%	71	61.0	59.0	64.0	51.0	5.0	51.0	58.0	81.0	100.0	70.0	$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%)	64.9	395^th of 1216 public middle schools	67.5%		74	283^rd of 1205 public middle schools	76.5%	112	77.0	70.0	72.0	68.0	0.0	49.0	66.0	90.0	97.0	86.0	$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%)	49	634^th of 1216 public middle schools	47.9%		50.1	590^th of 1205 public middle schools	51.0%	44	60.0	56.0	68.0	49.0	14.0	54.0	65.0	83.0	100.0	83.0	$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%)	65.6	382^nd of 1216 public middle schools	68.6%		63.7	405^th of 1205 public middle schools	66.4%	23	67.0	67.0	67.0	70.0	14.0	70.0	65.0	89.0	100.0	83.0	$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%)	42.4	739^th of 1216 public middle schools	39.2%		49	605^th of 1205 public middle schools	49.8%	134	58.0	58.0	57.0	46.0	19.0	55.0	51.0	81.0	100.0	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%)	23.6	994^th of 1216 public middle schools	18.3%		33.5	840^th of 1205 public middle schools	30.3%	154	47.0	44.0	39.0	45.0	15.0	34.0	46.0	73.0		68.0	$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%)	69.8	331^st of 1216 public middle schools	72.8%					(n/a)	74.0	68.0	62.0	66.0	56.0	92.0	57.0	97.0		83.0	$12,818	$543	$12,274

Frequently Asked Questions about Azalea Middle School

Is Azalea Middle School a good school?

Azalea Middle School ranks in the bottom 21.5% of Florida middle schools.

What district is Azalea Middle School in?

Pinellas

How many students attend Azalea Middle School?

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

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

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.

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