Clearwater Fundamental Middle School

Public 6-8

 1660 Palmetto St
       Clearwater, FL  33755-5515


(727) 298-1609

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
41st of 1,185 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,628 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  753

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.7%
Hispanic:
24.4%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.1% Help


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Compare Details Clearwater Fundamental Middle School ranks better than 96.5% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 20 ranked middle schools in the Pinellas School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.7%), Hispanic (24.4%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clearwater Fundamental Middle School is 20.9. 16 middle schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Clearwater Fundamental Middle School employs 36 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clearwater Fundamental Middle School is $7,628, which is the lowest among 20 middle schools in the Pinellas School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Clearwater Fundamental Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Clearwater Fundamental Middle School 41st of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See Clearwater Fundamental Middle School in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 25th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clearwater Fundamental Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.50 26th 593 95.6%
2005 94.83 15th 602 97.5%
2006 93.77 23rd 675 96.6%
2007 94.47 14th 736 98.1%
2008 92.86 27th 740 96.4%
2009 92.73 28th 780 96.4%
2010 89.67 49th 839 94.2%
2011 89.55 56th 891 93.7%
2012 93.22 36th 897 96.0%
2013 91.92 46th 956 95.2%
2014 93.99 29th 999 97.1%
2016 93.80 40th 997 96.0%
2017 93.43 52nd 1031 95.0%
2018 92.89 54th 1035 94.8%
2019 91.30 66th 1099 94.0%
2021 94.40 39th 1136 96.6%
2022 92.02 61st 1148 94.7%
2023 94.44 40th 1177 96.6%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

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

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Reviews:
by a student
Friday, January 9, 2015

Open Quote this schoolis the worst i never wanted to go here i honestly dont know why people think its the best school in pinellas county but whatever anyway kids sell drugs an if you are reading this DO NOT GO HERE Close Quote



Enrollment information for Clearwater Fundamental Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 251 24 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1998 426 41 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1999 464 53 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2000 461 51 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2001 460 57 8 16 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2002 450 56 13 22 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2003 450 56 13 22 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2004 453 64 11 21 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2005 475 52 6 18 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2006 480 44 7 19 1 n/a n/a 0 551
2007 468 45 7 17 1 n/a n/a 11 549
2008 484 42 5 21 0 n/a n/a 10 562
2009 470 48 8 25 0 n/a n/a 13 564
2010 648 66 18 62 1 n/a n/a 34 829
2011 667 50 24 70 3 2 34 0 850
2012 686 40 19 74 1 1 29 0 850
2013 678 37 22 83 2 1 29 0 852
2014 659 35 25 93 1 1 30 0 844
2015 609 42 30 110 1 1 34 0 827
2016 582 47 31 126 0 3 36 0 825
2017 553 40 29 138 0 2 38 0 800
2018 554 34 21 148 0 1 38 0 796
2019 534 36 15 175 1 0 39 0 800
2020 561 29 16 158 0 1 29 0 794
2021 549 19 19 160 0 2 22 0 771
2022 533 17 19 163 0 1 28 0 761
2023 495 25 16 184 0 0 33 0 753

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

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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 Clearwater Fundamental Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 279 0.0 0.0 5.7
1998 479 22.0 21.8 0.8
1999 534 23.0 23.2 7.7
2000 531 24.0 22.1 9.8
2001 541 24.0 22.5 7.8
2002 541 24.0 22.5 10.7
2003 541 24.0 22.5 10.7
2004 549 23.0 23.9 10.7
2005 552 26.0 21.2 12.7
2006 551 26.0 21.2 9.3
2007 549 30.0 18.3 8.6
2008 562 32.0 17.6 9.2
2009 564 36.9 17.4 8.7
2010 829 46.5 17.8 17.9
2011 850 48.0 17.7 17.3
2012 850 46.3 18.3 19.4
2013 852 48.0 17.7 21
2014 844 46.0 18.3 20.4
2015 827 43.0 19.2 24.5
2016 825 44.0 18.7 25.7
2017 800 43.0 18.6 26.6
2018 796 42.0 18.9 31.3
2019 800 39.0 20.5 32.1
2020 794 39.0 20.3 27.5
2021 771 38.0 20.2 25.6
2022 761 38.0 20.0 26.9
2023 753 36.0 20.9 33.1

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 Clearwater Fundamental Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 279 0.0 0.0 5.7
1998 479 22.0 21.8 0.8
1999 534 23.0 23.2 7.7
2000 531 24.0 22.1 9.8
2001 541 24.0 22.5 7.8
2002 541 24.0 22.5 10.7
2003 541 24.0 22.5 10.7
2004 549 23.0 23.9 10.7
2005 552 26.0 21.2 12.7
2006 551 26.0 21.2 9.3
2007 549 30.0 18.3 8.6
2008 562 32.0 17.6 9.2
2009 564 36.9 17.4 8.7
2010 829 46.5 17.8 17.9
2011 850 48.0 17.7 17.3
2012 850 46.3 18.3 19.4
2013 852 48.0 17.7 21
2014 844 46.0 18.3 20.4
2015 827 43.0 19.2 24.5
2016 825 44.0 18.7 25.7
2017 800 43.0 18.6 26.6
2018 796 42.0 18.9 31.3
2019 800 39.0 20.5 32.1
2020 794 39.0 20.3 27.5
2021 771 38.0 20.2 25.6
2022 761 38.0 20.0 26.9
2023 753 36.0 20.9 33.1

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 Clearwater Fundamental Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $203 (3.1%) $6,365 (96.9%) $6,568
2019 $203 (3.1%) $6,436 (96.9%) $6,639
2020 $166 (2.4%) $6,612 (97.6%) $6,778
2021 $525 (7.1%) $6,836 (92.9%) $7,360
2022 $628 (8.2%) $7,000 (91.8%) $7,628

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clearwater Fundamental 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
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 66th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 40th of 1177 Middle schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clearwater Fundamental Middle School)8079
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5148
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clearwater Fundamental Middle School)8288
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)4447
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clearwater Fundamental Middle School)8177
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5146
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clearwater Fundamental Middle School)9292
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6052
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clearwater Fundamental Middle School)8972
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5545
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clearwater Fundamental Middle School)3742
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)3125
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Clearwater Fundamental Middle School)7378
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Pinellas)5147
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Clearwater Fundamental Middle School)9195
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Pinellas)6868
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Clearwater Fundamental Middle School)9590
 5%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Clearwater Fundamental Middle School)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Pinellas)5655
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students800753
 5.9%
African American3625
 30.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1516
 6.7%
Hispanic175184
 5.1%
Pacific Islander00
White534495
 7.3%
Two or More Races3933
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.1%33.1%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clearwater Fundamental Middle School

Yes! Clearwater Fundamental Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 41st of 1185 Florida middle schools.

Students at Clearwater Fundamental Middle School are 66% White, 24% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 753 students attended Clearwater Fundamental Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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