Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

John Hopkins Middle School

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8
590th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 1,205 Florida Middle Schools
Better than 51% of Florida middle schools
Summary

John Hopkins Middle School is a public magnet middle school in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving 791 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Pinellas District, which is ranked 19th out of 67 districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

John Hopkins Middle School consistently outperforms the Pinellas District and Florida state averages in several key test areas, including Algebra 1, Geometry, and 8th grade Science. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.9% to 39.4% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, John Hopkins Middle School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.8% to 72.54%, indicating a relatively high-need student population.

While John Hopkins Middle School outperforms the state and district in many areas, it lags behind some nearby magnet schools, such as Thurgood Marshall Fundamental, which have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The nearby schools with higher performance also have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic achievement. Additionally, John Hopkins Middle School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 724th out of 997 Florida middle schools in 2015-2016 to 590th out of 1,205 in 2024-2025, indicating a need for improvement.

757
Students ?
17.6
Student/teacher ratio ?
$12,571
Per pupil spending ?
51.9%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 701 16th St S
       St Petersburg, FL  33705

(727) 893-2400

District: Pinellas


Students who attend John Hopkins Middle School usually attend:

High:    St. Petersburg High School

Feeder schools for John Hopkins Middle School:

Elementary:    Campbell Park Elementary School
    Melrose Elementary School
    North Shore Elementary School
    Woodlawn Elementary School
Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.9%
White:
37.4%
Hispanic:
12.7%
more
 See top rated Florida middle schools

 Compare John Hopkins Middle School to nearby middle schools!
At a glance
Ranking trend: Improving — 19th percentile in 2014 → 51st in 2025
Strengths
Ranking is trending up — up 32 percentile points since 2014
Above the Florida median (51st percentile)
Worth a look
!High chronic absenteeism (39% vs 31% Florida)
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school59%
District avg61%
Florida avg58%
590th of 1,205
Florida public middle schools ?
Top 49%▲ up 24 pts since 2016
From bottom 27% (2016) to top 49% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Florida Middle Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
12th of 20Middle Schools in the Pinellas
19th 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)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202550.1590 of 120551.0%★★★☆☆
202443.6682 of 119643.0%★★☆☆☆
202335.2772 of 117734.4%★★☆☆☆
202225.1881 of 114823.3%★☆☆☆☆
202118.2954 of 113616.0%★☆☆☆☆
201926.9840 of 109923.6%★☆☆☆☆
201816.5894 of 103513.6%★☆☆☆☆
201727.4755 of 103126.8%★☆☆☆☆
201628.1724 of 99727.4%★☆☆☆☆
201422.1805 of 99919.4%★☆☆☆☆
201319.9784 of 95618.0%★☆☆☆☆
201217.4754 of 89715.9%★☆☆☆☆
201129.9657 of 89126.3%★☆☆☆☆
201030.1618 of 83926.3%★☆☆☆☆
200941.8504 of 78035.4%★★☆☆☆
200841.7477 of 74035.5%★★☆☆☆
200744.1445 of 73639.5%★★☆☆☆
200645.8385 of 67543.0%★★☆☆☆
200546.4355 of 60241.0%★★☆☆☆
200454.7292 of 59350.8%★★★☆☆
By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?
Geometry92%+37 vs state
Algebra 181%+21 vs state
Civics79%+8 vs state
Science63%+14 vs state
English Language Arts53%-4 vs state
Math50%-6 vs state

2.7
3 ratings · 3 written reviews
50
41
31
20
11
Rate John Hopkins Middle School
Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.
Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.
Tap a star to rate
What people are saying
by a parent
Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Open Quote Bad school. Terrible atmosphere for kids and parents. Administration staff and teachers not the best. Total disinterest from everyone and disorganized. Bullying. If you want your child's grades to go down, it's the school! Would NOT recommend.... Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, October 16, 2021

Open Quote The magnets are GREAT but the kids there are awful. Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, October 16, 2021

Open Quote The magnets are GREAT but the kids there are awful. Close Quote





Schools Near John Hopkins Middle School









Frequently Asked Questions about John Hopkins Middle School

Students who attend John Hopkins Middle School usually go on to attend St. Petersburg High School

In the 2024-25 school year, 757 students attended John Hopkins Middle School.

Students at John Hopkins Middle School are 42% African American, 37% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

John Hopkins Middle School ranks 590th of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


Rate John Hopkins Middle School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for John Hopkins Middle School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics