Summary:
In zip code 34683, there is one middle school, Palm Harbor Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Palm Harbor area of Florida.
Palm Harbor Middle School is a consistently high-performing school within the Pinellas County School District, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 70th percentile statewide for three consecutive years. The school excels in advanced coursework, achieving a perfect 100% proficiency rate in Geometry for two years running and strong scores in Algebra 1. Overall, it outperforms both district and state averages in 8 out of 10 test categories, with particular strengths in Civics (83% proficient) and 6th Grade ELA (78% proficient). The school also reports a lower chronic absenteeism rate (24.1%) compared to the district and state averages, and serves a student population with a relatively low rate of economic disadvantage, as indicated by a 27.93% free/reduced lunch rate.
A notable area for concern is a significant drop in 7th Grade Math proficiency, which fell to just 32% in the most recent year—well below the state average of 53% and a steep decline from the 65% proficiency seen in 6th grade. This "7th Grade Math Slump" is a critical anomaly that parents should investigate further. While the school's overall performance is strong and its advanced math track is a clear competitive advantage, this specific grade-level weakness suggests the experience may not be uniformly excellent across all subjects and grades. With a student-teacher ratio of 20.7:1 and per-student spending of $9,217, the school appears to operate efficiently, delivering strong results despite spending below the national average.
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