FITZGERALD MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.fitzgerald-ms.pinellas.k12.fl.us

1,033 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fitzgerald Middle School, located in Largo, Florida, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Pinellas County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for high school and beyond, the curriculum is designed to challenge learners while providing the necessary support systems to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed in a diverse classroom setting.

Beyond its core academic program, Fitzgerald Middle School promotes a well-rounded education by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations. The school actively encourages parent and community involvement to strengthen the educational experience, aiming to create a collaborative culture where students feel connected to their campus. Through its emphasis on character development and student engagement, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, productive members of their community.

1,033

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FITZGERALD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	341
Black	154
Asian	76
Two or More	52
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

White
401 (38.8 %)
Hispanic
341 (33.0 %)
Black
154 (14.9 %)
Asian
76 (7.4 %)
Two or More
52 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)547-4526
Website:	http://www.fitzgerald-ms.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,033
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 360

Grade 7 339

Grade 8 334

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FITZGERALD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	360
Grade 7	339
Grade 8	334

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FITZGERALD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	465	45%
Male	568	55%

Middle School 6th - 8th

THURGOOD MARSHALL FUNDAMENTAL

PINELLAS

888 Students

3901 22ND AVE S
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33711 (9.2 miles away)

Middle School 6th - 8th