MIDTOWN ACADEMY
MIDTOWN ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in ST PETERSBURG, FL with about 298 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, MIDTOWN ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MIDTOWN ACADEMY, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a dedicated magnet school operating under the Pinellas County Schools district. The school is recognized for its specialized focus on an accelerated curriculum, often emphasizing unique academic themes such as gifted education or high-achieving preparatory programs. By prioritizing small class sizes and a rigorous learning environment, MIDTOWN ACADEMY aims to foster critical thinking and intellectual growth among its diverse student body, preparing them for success in higher-level secondary education.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Midtown community, serving as a hub for educational opportunity and equity. Its location on 10th Street South places it at the heart of the district’s efforts to provide high-quality choice options for families. Parents and guardians interested in the school’s specific programs, admission requirements, or current initiatives can find comprehensive information through the official Pinellas County Schools website.
For more information, contact MIDTOWN ACADEMY at (727) 893-1358 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33705-2547
(727) 893-1358
http://www.pcsb.org
MIDTOWN ACADEMY is a public Title I school in ST PETERSBURG, FL with about 298 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- PINELLAS
- Total Students:
- 298
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 298 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MIDTOWN ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.3%
- White
- 2.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Female
- 52.7%
- Male
- 47.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.