JOHN HOPKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

723 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Hopkins Middle School, located in the historic Campbell Park neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida, is a notable institution within the Pinellas County Schools district. The school is perhaps most widely recognized for its prestigious magnet program, the Center for the Arts and International Studies. This program offers students a rigorous curriculum that integrates advanced academic studies with specialized instruction in areas such as visual arts, dance, band, orchestra, and theater, helping to foster a creative and culturally aware learning environment.

Beyond its focus on the arts, the school is deeply committed to community engagement and student development. As a magnet school, it draws students from across the district, creating a diverse student body that benefits from both traditional core subjects and specialized elective tracks. With its central location and long-standing presence in St. Petersburg, John Hopkins Middle School continues to emphasize a well-rounded education designed to prepare students for the academic challenges of high school and beyond.

723

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN HOPKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	95
Black	355
Asian	14
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	1

Black
355 (49.1 %)
White
216 (29.9 %)
Hispanic
95 (13.1 %)
Two or More
42 (5.8 %)
Asian
14 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)893-2400
Website:	http://www.hopkins-ms.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	723
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 287

Grade 7 231

Grade 8 205