Serving 901 students in grades 6-8, Gulf 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 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 901 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Gulf Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Gulf Middle School's student population of 901 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
901 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Gulf 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 Gulf 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
#3242 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
30%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Gulf Middle School is ranked #3242 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gulf Middle School often compared to?
Gulf Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seven Springs Middle School, Paul R. Smith Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gulf Middle School?
901 students attend Gulf Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Gulf Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gulf Middle School?
Gulf Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gulf Middle School offer ?
Gulf Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gulf Middle School part of?
Gulf Middle School is part of Pasco School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 11/2/2017It is by far the best school ever teachers there are so nice it just makes me feel at home and the rules are reasonable and the school should win a reward for best school ever5 11/2/2017My son whent here and he game home with the most excited face he said Dad my report card is not so well but the teacher are letting take home work and grading for the report card I was so happy my boy John really good grades and all because of gulf middle he was able to make it happen2 4/14/2016I've been at this school 6-8 and it's terrible the teachers don't teach as good as they should they scream for no reason they serve nasty food nobody deals with fights or bullying so if your a parent or anyone don't bring your child to this school it's horrible2 3/16/2012Bullying of students and staff is not enforced appropriatly. Teachers are afraid to disciline unruly students because "the office staff just sends them back to class". Witnessed this first hand! Poor level of parental involvement and music program is next to non- exsistent.5 11/11/2011I love thi school I went to this school I hope I go back to that school.2 8/8/2011Low parent involvement, very few amount of parental involvement unless in specific teams for sports or in musical extra cirriculars. Musical instruments dented and poor quality, art supplies are poor. Overly used amount of awards throughout the school year.Review Gulf Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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It is by far the best school ever teachers there are so nice it just makes me feel at home and the rules are reasonable and the school should win a reward for best school ever
My son whent here and he game home with the most excited face he said Dad my report card is not so well but the teacher are letting take home work and grading for the report card I was so happy my boy John really good grades and all because of gulf middle he was able to make it happen
I've been at this school 6-8 and it's terrible the teachers don't teach as good as they should they scream for no reason they serve nasty food nobody deals with fights or bullying so if your a parent or anyone don't bring your child to this school it's horrible
Bullying of students and staff is not enforced appropriatly. Teachers are afraid to disciline unruly students because "the office staff just sends them back to class". Witnessed this first hand! Poor level of parental involvement and music program is next to non- exsistent.
I love thi school I went to this school I hope I go back to that school.
Low parent involvement, very few amount of parental involvement unless in specific teams for sports or in musical extra cirriculars. Musical instruments dented and poor quality, art supplies are poor. Overly used amount of awards throughout the school year.
Review Gulf Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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