Summary:
In zip code 32304, there is one middle school, Griffin Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Tallahassee, Florida, within the Leon County school district.
Griffin Middle School is a high-need school with a total enrollment of 457 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of all Florida middle schools over the past three years, earning a 0-star rating each year. A critical challenge is the alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 61.3% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is nearly double the district average of 36.8% and the state average of 31.4%. Additionally, 73.96% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic need. The student-teacher ratio is 17.5:1, and spending per student is $12,347.
Despite these challenges, there are notable bright spots. In advanced End-of-Course (EOC) exams, the school outperforms both district and state averages, with Biology 1 proficiency at 85% and Algebra 1 at 69%. However, core grade-level subjects show critically low proficiency rates, with English Language Arts ranging from 33% to 37% and Math from 20% to 37% across grades 6-8. Year-over-year data shows improvement in nearly every subject from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, but the school remains far behind district and state averages. The most effective path forward for Griffin Middle School is a comprehensive strategy to address chronic absenteeism, which is the primary driver of its low academic performance.
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