Summary:
In zip code 33705, there is one middle school, John Hopkins Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in St. Petersburg, Florida, as part of the Pinellas County school district.
John Hopkins Middle School shows a striking contrast between its advanced coursework and standard math performance. The school excels in advanced classes, with 100% of students proficient in Geometry and 83% proficient in both Algebra 1 and Civics on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, significantly outperforming district and state averages. However, standard grade-level math proficiency drops dramatically, especially in 7th grade, where only 14% of students were proficient in 2025-2026, compared to 49% in 6th grade. This "7th grade math cliff" suggests a major challenge in math instruction for the general student body, even as a select group thrives in advanced courses. The school also shows strength in 8th-grade science, with 65% proficiency, and 8th-grade English Language Arts at 68%.
A critical concern is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 39.4%, well above the district and state averages of around 31%. This likely contributes to inconsistent state rankings, which have fluctuated between the 43rd and 51st percentiles over three years. The school spends $12,571 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1, with over half of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. While the investment in advanced programs appears effective, the combination of high absenteeism and poor standard math results indicates that systemic issues remain, particularly in supporting the majority of students in core subjects.
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