Summary:
In zip code 33711, there is one middle school, Thurgood Marshall Fundamental, serving grades 6 through 8 in St. Petersburg, Florida, an area with a moderate free/reduced lunch rate of 41.28%.
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental is a standout school with a 3-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year, a slight dip from its previous 4-star ratings. It excels in advanced academics, with proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (90%), Geometry (97%), and Civics (86%) dramatically higher than both the Pinellas district and state averages. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0%, significantly better than the district (30.6%) and state (31.4%) averages, indicating strong student engagement. With a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 and per-student spending of $11,424, the school achieves high performance in most subjects, particularly in ELA and science, where 6th grade ELA proficiency is 77% and 8th grade science is 66%, both above state averages.
However, there are notable areas of concern. The school shows a stark contrast between its advanced math programs and standard math curriculum: while Algebra 1 and Geometry scores are world-class, 7th and 8th grade FAST math proficiency rates are 0% and 49%, respectively, both below state averages. The 0% proficiency in 7th grade math is an extreme outlier and likely a data error, as the previous year showed 26% proficiency. This anomaly requires investigation. Overall, Thurgood Marshall Fundamental is a high-performing school with efficient resource allocation, but parents should inquire about support for students in the standard math track.
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