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East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

61^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,224 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 95% of Florida middle schools

Summary

East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering in Tarpon Springs, FL, is a public magnet school serving 392 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Pinellas County School District, and it consistently ranks among the top 5% of all middle schools in Florida.

This school is an academic powerhouse, with proficiency rates that often surpass nearby schools by 20 to 40 percentage points. For example, in 8th Grade Science, East Lake achieved 91% proficiency, compared to 68% at Tarpon Springs Middle School and 61% at Palm Harbor Middle School. Its performance on high school-level End-of-Course exams is nearly perfect, with 100% proficiency in Geometry and 97% in Civics. The school’s engineering focus is reflected in its strongest scores, which are in math and science. East Lake also has a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.2%, which is less than half the rate of many nearby schools, such as Tarpon Springs Middle (33.3%) and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School (24.9%).

Despite its elite results, East Lake spends slightly less per student ($9,772) than several lower-performing schools in the area, suggesting efficient use of resources. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from Schooldigger for every year on record, demonstrating consistent, sustainable excellence. While a universal challenge across all schools is a dip in 7th Grade Math scores, East Lake’s overall academic environment is exceptional, making it a standout choice for families seeking a rigorous, focused curriculum in the Pinellas district.

392

Students ?

19.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,772

Per pupil spending ?

11.2%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1200 Silver Eagle Dr
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688

(727) 942-5419

District: Pinellas

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.6%

Hispanic:

12.2%

Asian:

4.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2017 → 95th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (89% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Florida middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Pinellas

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school89%

District avg64%

Florida avg61%

61^st of 1,224

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 5%▼ down 1 pts since 2017

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st 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	90.7	61 of 1224	95.0%	★★★★★
2025	92.1	52 of 1205	95.7%	★★★★★
2024	94.8	33 of 1196	97.2%	★★★★★
2023	94.0	45 of 1177	96.2%	★★★★★
2022	96.2	29 of 1148	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	95.0	31 of 1136	97.3%	★★★★★
2019	94.9	36 of 1099	96.7%	★★★★★
2018	94.4	40 of 1035	96.1%	★★★★★
2017	94.2	42 of 1031	95.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Civics97%+20 vs state

Science91%+39 vs state

Algebra 190%+27 vs state

Math87%+26 vs state

English Language Arts87%+25 vs state

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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 Biology 1 (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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering	Public, Magnet	6-8	1200 Silver Eagle Dr	Tarpon Springs	34688	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 942-5419	392	20	19.6	11.2%	304 (77.6%)	9 (2.3%)	48 (12.2%)	17 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	90.7	61^st of 1224 public middle schools	95.0%		92.1	52^nd of 1205 public middle schools	95.7%	9		84.0	88.0	88.0		80.0		92.0		91.0	90.0	100.0		97.0	$9,772	$238	$9,533
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School	Public	6-8	3301 Bentley Dr	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1442	859	49	17.5	31.1%	566 (65.9%)	54 (6.3%)	170 (19.8%)	31 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (4.3%)	72.4	301^st of 1224 public middle schools	75.4%		76.8	249^th of 1205 public middle schools	79.3%	52		68.0	74.0	72.0		73.0	50.0	74.0		64.0	79.0	100.0		85.0	$11,539	$509	$11,030
Seven Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	2441 Little Rd	Trinity	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-6700	1,498	77	19.5	25.6%	984 (65.7%)	64 (4.3%)	261 (17.4%)	94 (6.3%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	89 (5.9%)	69	343^rd of 1224 public middle schools	72.0%		71.1	316^th of 1205 public middle schools	73.8%	27		73.0	74.0	64.0		68.0	42.0	75.0		62.0	81.0	100.0		88.0	$8,602	$511	$8,090
Tarpon Springs Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	501 N Florida Ave	Tarpon Springs	34689	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 943-5511	649	34	19.0	46.1%	379 (58.4%)	84 (12.9%)	132 (20.3%)	14 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.2%)	52.5	590^th of 1224 public middle schools	51.8%		59.5	469^th of 1205 public middle schools	61.1%	121		60.0	60.0	66.0		53.0		52.0		68.0	75.0	96.0		83.0	$11,086	$624	$10,463
Palm Harbor Middle School	Public	6-8	1800 Tampa Rd	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 669-1146	1,017	49	20.7	27.9%	750 (73.7%)	30 (2.9%)	187 (18.4%)	17 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.2%)	69.3	341^st of 1224 public middle schools	72.1%		66.7	361^st of 1205 public middle schools	70.0%	20		78.0	73.0	65.0		65.0	32.0	75.0		61.0	76.0	100.0		83.0	$9,217	$326	$8,892
Farnell Middle School	Public	6-8	13912 Nine Eagles Dr	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 356-1640	1,184	50	23.7	20.9%	602 (50.8%)	50 (4.2%)	289 (24.4%)	158 (13.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (7.0%)	81.7	175^th of 1224 public middle schools	85.7%		82	187^th of 1205 public middle schools	84.5%	12		82.0	78.0	71.0		81.0	50.0	85.0		73.0	97.0	100.0		89.0	$8,235	$527	$7,708
Paul R. Smith Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1410 Sweetbriar Dr	Holiday	34691	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 246-3200	830	47	17.8	64.0%	396 (47.7%)	84 (10.1%)	244 (29.4%)	12 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	89 (10.7%)	17.5	1067^th of 1224 public middle schools	12.8%		19.6	1009^th of 1205 public middle schools	16.3%	58		46.0	47.0	44.0		26.0	12.0	33.0		30.0	75.0			66.0	$10,050	$1,148	$8,902
Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy	Public	4-8	3030 N McMullen Booth Rd	Clearwater	33761	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 791-3522	90	7	12.8	53.3%	49 (54.4%)	18 (20.0%)	20 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	8.1	1135^th of 1224 public middle schools	7.3%		8.2	1125^th of 1205 public middle schools	6.6%	10		8.0	25.0	30.0		13.0	35.0	16.0		23.0				63.0	$14,664	$943	$13,722
Walker Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	8282 N Mobley Rd	Odessa	33556	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 631-4726	1,039	50	20.8	20.9%	415 (39.9%)	37 (3.6%)	369 (35.5%)	139 (13.4%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (6.9%)	92.8	37^th of 1224 public middle schools	97.0%		94.2	34^th of 1205 public middle schools	97.2%	3		87.0	87.0	90.0		95.0		97.0		80.0	98.0	100.0		94.0	$9,692	$771	$8,920
Gulf Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	6419 Louisiana Ave	New Port Richey	34653	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 774-8000	796	51	15.6	60.9%	390 (49.0%)	87 (10.9%)	240 (30.2%)	18 (2.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.2%)	33	881^st of 1224 public middle schools	28.0%		15.8	1062^nd of 1205 public middle schools	11.9%	181		45.0	54.0	49.0		46.0	39.0	52.0		46.0	97.0			85.0	$12,617	$1,790	$10,826

Frequently Asked Questions about East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering

Is East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering a good school?

Yes! East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 61^st of 1224 Florida middle schools.

How many students attend East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering?

In the 2024-25 school year, 392 students attended East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering.

What district is East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering in?

Pinellas

What is the racial makeup of East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering?

Students at East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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