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Midtown Academy

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Midtown Academy ranks 278 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

278^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Midtown Academy is a K-5 elementary school in St. Petersburg, FL, serving 368 students within the Pinellas County School District, and it stands out as a high-performing, efficient school with a strong upward trajectory in state rankings. Over the past six years, Midtown Academy has consistently earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, rising from the 74th percentile in 2020-2021 to the 88th percentile in the most recent data. This makes it the top-ranked school among its immediate neighbors, with proficiency rates above 70% in every subject and grade level tested—a feat not matched by nearby schools like Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary or Lakeview Fundamental Elementary. For example, 88% of third graders are proficient in math, and 84% are proficient in English Language Arts, significantly outpacing the district average of 71%.

What truly differentiates Midtown Academy is its remarkable efficiency and low chronic absenteeism. The school spends just $13,984 per student—the second-lowest among its peers—while achieving excellent results, compared to higher-poverty schools like Woodlawn Elementary ($21,787 per student) or Maximo Elementary ($21,650). Additionally, its chronic absenteeism rate of 20.5% is far below the district average of 30.6% and a stark contrast to neighbors like Campbell Park Elementary (59.2%) and Melrose Elementary (57.4%). This indicates a highly engaged student body and strong attendance culture, which are key drivers of academic success.

Midtown Academy is a clear "pocket of excellence" in south St. Petersburg, surrounded by schools with higher poverty rates and lower performance. Its closest competitor, James B. Sanderlin K-8, has a similar poverty rate but lags in test scores (e.g., 88% vs. 67% in third-grade math). With consistent excellence across all grades and a dramatic upward trend, Midtown Academy is an outstanding choice for families seeking a top-tier elementary education in the area.

368

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,984

Per pupil spending ?

36.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1701 10th St S
St Petersburg, FL 33705

(727) 893-1358

District: Pinellas

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.8%

African American:

32.1%

Hispanic:

11.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 74th percentile in 2021 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (78% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2021

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school78%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

278^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 14 pts since 2021

From top 26% (2021) to top 12% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^th of 88Elementary 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	84.1	278 of 2240	87.6%	★★★★☆
2025	73.8	535 of 2258	76.3%	★★★★☆
2024	78.8	441 of 2256	80.5%	★★★★☆
2023	76.1	479 of 2240	78.6%	★★★★☆
2022	75.8	504 of 2219	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	72.5	591 of 2247	73.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math79%+15 vs state

English Language Arts77%+17 vs state

Science76%+16 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 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 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	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 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Midtown Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	1701 10th St S	St Petersburg	33705	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-1358	368	30	12.2	36.4%	176 (47.8%)	118 (32.1%)	41 (11.1%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)	84.1	278^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.6%		73.8	535^th of 2258 public elementary schools	76.3%	257	84.0	72.0	77.0				88.0	78.0	73.0				76.0					$13,984	$547	$13,437
Melrose Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1752 13th Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 893-2175	356	29	12.2	90.4%	14 (3.9%)	304 (85.4%)	24 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.9%)	51	1113^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.3%		23.6	1806^th of 2258 public elementary schools	20.0%	693	44.0	62.0	60.0				53.0	60.0	78.0				78.0					$19,333	$3,099	$16,234
Campbell Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1051 7th Ave S	St Petersburg	33705	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2650	502	34	14.9	81.5%	27 (5.4%)	422 (84.1%)	20 (4.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.2%)	50.2	1136^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.3%		38.4	1406^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.7%	270	51.0	62.0	60.0				49.0	70.0	69.0				64.0					$16,964	$2,952	$14,012
Perkins Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2205 18th Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2117	561	45	12.5	53.5%	128 (22.8%)	318 (56.7%)	56 (10.0%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	47 (8.4%)	55.5	1001^st of 2240 public elementary schools	55.3%		52.8	1052^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	53.4%	51	66.0	58.0	60.0				70.0	69.0	55.0				61.0					$15,032	$694	$14,338
James B. Sanderlin K-8	Public, Magnet	K-8	2350 22nd Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 552-1700	817	56	14.5	37.6%	331 (40.5%)	317 (38.8%)	71 (8.7%)	29 (3.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (8.1%)	68.3	671^st of 2240 public elementary schools	70.0%		72.7	565^th of 2258 public elementary schools	75.0%	106	66.0	71.0	63.0	76.0	73.0	72.0	67.0	73.0	67.0	69.0	6.0	73.0	74.0	65.0	79.0	100.0	74.0	$11,046	$293	$10,753
Lakeview Fundamental Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2229 25th St S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2139	309	24	12.8	42.1%	119 (38.5%)	131 (42.4%)	29 (9.4%)	13 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.5%)	73.1	550^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.4%		68.5	678^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.0%	128	81.0	67.0	73.0				79.0	64.0	65.0				70.0					$13,766	$246	$13,520
Lakewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4151 6th St S	St Petersburg	33705	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2196	446	33	13.5	79.1%	46 (10.3%)	324 (72.6%)	42 (9.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.0%)	43.3	1313^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.4%		28.8	1680^th of 2258 public elementary schools	25.6%	367	71.0	67.0	52.0				51.0	47.0	59.0				52.0					$19,287	$2,262	$17,025
Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1200 37th St S	St Petersburg	33711	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 552-1703	536	38	14.1	46.5%	195 (36.4%)	240 (44.8%)	56 (10.4%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.9%)	64.1	780^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.2%		63.7	786^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.2%	6	80.0	57.0	59.0				88.0	70.0	55.0				62.0					$13,440	$1,111	$12,329
Woodlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 16th St N	St Petersburg	33704	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-1857	216	21	10.5	75.9%	51 (23.6%)	90 (41.7%)	43 (19.9%)	9 (4.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.2%)	61.6	839^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.5%		38.2	1413^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.4%	574	76.0	55.0	69.0				82.0	55.0	53.0				67.0					$21,787	$2,275	$19,513
Maximo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4850 31st St S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2191	339	27	12.5	81.7%	27 (8.0%)	265 (78.2%)	19 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.3%)	33.1	1581^st of 2240 public elementary schools	29.4%		24.8	1789^th of 2258 public elementary schools	20.8%	208	73.0	58.0	52.0				52.0	46.0	44.0				41.0					$21,650	$2,970	$18,680

Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown Academy

What is the racial makeup of Midtown Academy?

Students at Midtown Academy are 48% White, 32% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Midtown Academy a good school?

Midtown Academy ranks 278^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Midtown Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 368 students attended Midtown Academy.

What district is Midtown Academy in?

Pinellas

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