Is Azalea Middle School a good school?

Azalea Middle School ranks in the bottom 19.8% of Florida middle schools.

How many students attend Azalea Middle School?

In the 2021-22 school year, 807 students attended Azalea Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Azalea Middle School?

Students at Azalea Middle School are 48% African American, 32% White, 14% 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

Azalea Middle School in St Petersburg FL

Performance Trends

Compare Details Azalea Middle School ranks worse than 80.2% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 16^th among 20 ranked middle schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.53. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Azalea Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.1%), White (32.1%), Hispanic (13.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Azalea Middle School is 18.7, which is the 10^th best among 20 middle schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Azalea Middle School employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Azalea Middle School is $10,976, which is the 2^nd highest among 20 middle schools in the Pinellas School District.

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SchoolDigger ranks Azalea Middle School 921^st of 1148 Florida public middle schools. (See Azalea Middle School in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 30^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Azalea Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	24.46	476^th	593	19.7%
2005	27.20	475^th	602	21.1%
2006	32.05	480^th	675	28.9%
2007	26.75	560^th	736	23.9%
2008	26.35	574^th	740	22.4%
2009	18.01	646^th	780	17.2%
2010	17.67	702^nd	839	16.3%
2011	14.12	766^th	891	14.0%
2012	11.61	783^rd	897	12.7%
2013	17.30	806^th	956	15.7%
2014	13.15	885^th	999	11.4%
2016	19.13	833^rd	997	16.4%
2017	12.82	931^st	1031	9.7%
2018	16.16	896^th	1035	13.4%
2019	12.89	982^nd	1099	10.6%
2021	15.82	990^th	1136	12.9%
2022	22.53	921^st	1148	19.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

Enrollment information for Azalea Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	568	265	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	848
1989	556	220	4	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	792
1990	587	201	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	799
1991	607	173	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	789
1992	623	266	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	905
1993	635	250	6	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	909
1994	613	290	5	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	926
1995	633	313	6	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	977
1996	633	313	6	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	977
1997	637	277	4	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	944
1998	581	326	6	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	937
1999	512	328	6	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	871
2000	537	350	7	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	934
2001	544	330	9	32	3	n/a	n/a	0	918
2002	573	356	8	42	2	n/a	n/a	0	981
2003	573	356	8	42	2	n/a	n/a	0	981
2004	698	531	21	61	1	n/a	n/a	0	1312
2005	704	530	22	77	3	n/a	n/a	0	1336
2006	680	427	28	84	7	n/a	n/a	0	1226
2007	593	404	36	91	8	n/a	n/a	45	1177
2008	574	381	38	100	4	n/a	n/a	41	1138
2009	529	426	45	121	3	n/a	n/a	56	1180
2010	467	442	48	112	2	n/a	n/a	55	1126
2011	381	466	29	132	2	1	54	0	1065
2012	387	486	21	108	3	1	48	0	1054
2013	342	446	24	87	2	2	45	0	948
2014	355	491	16	107	2	0	41	0	1012
2015	352	461	16	115	2	0	46	0	992
2016	381	456	21	128	1	1	51	0	1039
2017	349	464	23	126	3	1	48	0	1014
2018	324	398	23	143	1	2	51	0	942
2019	266	391	16	118	0	2	42	0	835
2020	264	459	19	135	0	1	45	0	923
2021	269	472	21	125	1	1	54	0	943
2022	259	388	14	110	0	1	35	0	807

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Azalea Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	848	50.0	16.9	36.9
1989	792	47.0	16.8	35.9
1990	799	48.0	16.6	33.2
1991	789	47.0	16.7	27.5
1992	905	52.0	17.4	28.4
1993	909	46.0	19.8	29.7
1994	926	45.0	20.6	38.9
1995	977	48.0	20.4	42.4
1996	977	48.0	20.4	42.4
1997	944	49.0	19.3	39.6
1998	937	44.0	21.3	42.5
1999	871	41.0	21.2	56
2000	934	46.0	20.3	53.9
2001	918	47.0	19.5	53.4
2002	981	47.0	20.9	50.3
2003	981	47.0	20.9	50.3
2004	1312	71.0	18.5	62
2005	1336	70.0	19.1	65.3
2006	1226	69.0	17.8	60.6
2007	1177	63.0	18.7	64.8
2008	1138	66.0	17.2	67.1
2009	1180	77.2	17.4	72.4
2010	1126	61.0	18.4	79.7
2011	1065	64.0	16.6	80.8
2012	1054	67.0	15.7	82.6
2013	948	74.0	12.8	83
2014	1012	73.0	13.8	56.5
2015	992	61.0	16.2	63.5
2016	1039	65.0	15.9	70.5
2017	1014	62.0	16.3	73.5
2018	942	59.0	15.9	77.5
2019	835	43.0	19.4	73.9
2020	923	50.0	18.4	75.4
2021	943	50.0	18.8	74.4
2022	807	43.0	18.7	74.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Azalea Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	848	50.0	16.9	36.9
1989	792	47.0	16.8	35.9
1990	799	48.0	16.6	33.2
1991	789	47.0	16.7	27.5
1992	905	52.0	17.4	28.4
1993	909	46.0	19.8	29.7
1994	926	45.0	20.6	38.9
1995	977	48.0	20.4	42.4
1996	977	48.0	20.4	42.4
1997	944	49.0	19.3	39.6
1998	937	44.0	21.3	42.5
1999	871	41.0	21.2	56
2000	934	46.0	20.3	53.9
2001	918	47.0	19.5	53.4
2002	981	47.0	20.9	50.3
2003	981	47.0	20.9	50.3
2004	1312	71.0	18.5	62
2005	1336	70.0	19.1	65.3
2006	1226	69.0	17.8	60.6
2007	1177	63.0	18.7	64.8
2008	1138	66.0	17.2	67.1
2009	1180	77.2	17.4	72.4
2010	1126	61.0	18.4	79.7
2011	1065	64.0	16.6	80.8
2012	1054	67.0	15.7	82.6
2013	948	74.0	12.8	83
2014	1012	73.0	13.8	56.5
2015	992	61.0	16.2	63.5
2016	1039	65.0	15.9	70.5
2017	1014	62.0	16.3	73.5
2018	942	59.0	15.9	77.5
2019	835	43.0	19.4	73.9
2020	923	50.0	18.4	75.4
2021	943	50.0	18.8	74.4
2022	807	43.0	18.7	74.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Azalea Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,255 (14.0%)	$7,682 (86.0%)	$8,937
2019	$1,568 (15.4%)	$8,642 (84.7%)	$10,209
2020	$1,286 (13.9%)	$7,944 (86.1%)	$9,230
2021	$1,862 (19.5%)	$7,680 (80.5%)	$9,541
2022	$2,476 (22.6%)	$8,501 (77.5%)	$10,976

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Azalea Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 982^nd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 921^st of 1148 Middle schools	9.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Azalea Middle School)	23	30	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	51	48	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Azalea Middle School)	19	32	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	44	47	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Azalea Middle School)	26	33	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	51	46	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Azalea Middle School)	36	38	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	52	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Azalea Middle School)	30	24	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	55	45	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Azalea Middle School)	11	22	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	31	25	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Azalea Middle School)	27	29	2%
8th Grade Science (Pinellas)	51	45	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	45	3%
End of Course Civics (Azalea Middle School)	63	51	12%
End of Course Civics (Pinellas)	68	66	2%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	69	2%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Azalea Middle School)	69	74	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Pandemic (2020-2021)	Change (%)
Total Students	835	943	12.9%
African American	391	472	20.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	16	21	31.3%
Hispanic	118	125	5.9%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	266	269	1.1%
Two or More Races	42	54	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.9%	74.4%	0.6%

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

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