Summary:
In zip code 34689, there is one middle school, Tarpon Springs Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Tarpon Springs area of Florida.
Tarpon Springs Middle School is a school of contrasts, excelling in advanced coursework while facing challenges in standard subjects. The school is part of the Pinellas district, which is ranked 15th out of 70 districts in Florida. A standout strength is its advanced math program: in the 2025-2026 school year, 96% of students were proficient in Geometry and 75% in Algebra 1, far exceeding district and state averages. The school also shines in 8th-grade Science (68% proficient) and Civics (83% proficient). However, standard math proficiency lags behind, with only 53% of 6th graders and 52% of 8th graders meeting benchmarks. English Language Arts (ELA) performance is mixed, with 8th graders outperforming the district (66% proficient), while 6th and 7th graders score below district averages at 60%.
A key concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 33.3%, which is higher than both the district (30.6%) and state (31.4%) averages. This likely contributes to the struggles in standard math and ELA. Additionally, the school spends $11,086 per student, a significant amount that does not translate into above-average performance in core subjects for all grade levels. On a positive note, the school's state ranking has been improving over the past three years, moving from the 67th percentile to the 52nd percentile. For parents, this school offers exceptional opportunities for students ready for advanced math and science, but may require additional support for students in standard math and younger grade levels in ELA.
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