Serving 678 students in grades 6-8, Azalea Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School News
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- - 11/03/2020A look inside Azalea Middle School
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Azalea Middle School's student population of 678 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
Azalea Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Azalea Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3169 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
49%
21%
White
30%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cheering, Football, Soccer, Track, Volley Ball
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 04/09/2024
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Azalea Middle School is ranked #3169 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Azalea Middle School often compared to?
Azalea Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bay Point Middle School, Tyrone Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Azalea Middle School?
678 students attend Azalea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Azalea Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Azalea Middle School?
Azalea Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Azalea Middle School offer ?
Azalea Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Azalea Middle School part of?
Azalea Middle School is part of Pinellas School District.
In what neighborhood is Azalea Middle School located?
Azalea Middle School is located in the Jungle Terrace neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Jungle Terrace.
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Date
Last day students. The last day for all students has changed from an early-release day to a full day
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 6/25/2020This school is great. The teachers and staff create a welcoming atmosphere for all students. The engineering program is fantastic. A cut above the rest. If you want your child to have caring teachers and a great education, you should definitely enroll them into the engineering program.5 9/19/2015The principle and staff are amazing !! The GTT program is an amazing program that groups like kids together ie.. Those who are focused etc.5 4/10/2012Great school aweaome teachers i loved it when i went there back in 1986 to 1989 5 stars!Review Azalea Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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This school is great. The teachers and staff create a welcoming atmosphere for all students. The engineering program is fantastic. A cut above the rest. If you want your child to have caring teachers and a great education, you should definitely enroll them into the engineering program.
The principle and staff are amazing !! The GTT program is an amazing program that groups like kids together ie.. Those who are focused etc.
Great school aweaome teachers i loved it when i went there back in 1986 to 1989 5 stars!
Review Azalea Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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