RAA MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.leonschools.net/raa

855 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

RAA Middle School, located at 401 W. Tharpe St. in Tallahassee, Florida, is a long-standing public institution within the Leon County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-known for its central location and its commitment to fostering academic growth and extracurricular development in a diverse student body. As part of the Leon County district, it adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while offering a variety of programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school places a significant emphasis on community involvement and student engagement, often utilizing its website to communicate with parents and provide resources regarding academic calendars, athletics, and school policies. RAA Middle School strives to create a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to participate in various clubs, arts, and athletic programs that complement their core studies. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for personal development, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience for the Tallahassee community.

855

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	63
Black	483
Asian	10
Two or More	73
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
483 (56.5 %)
White
222 (26.0 %)
Two or More
73 (8.5 %)
Hispanic
63 (7.4 %)
Asian
10 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
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:	LEON
Phone:	(850)488-6287
Website:	http://www.leonschools.net/raa
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	855
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	405
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 6 346

Grade 7 254

Grade 8 255