EAST LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING

1200 SILVER EAGLE DR
TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34688

www.pcsb.org/eastlake-ms

394 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering, located in Tarpon Springs, Florida, is a specialized magnet program operating within the Pinellas County Schools district. Unlike a traditional middle school, the Academy is specifically designed to provide an intensive, rigorous curriculum focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The program is project-based, aiming to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills by encouraging students to apply engineering principles to real-world challenges.

The Academy is highly regarded for its collaborative environment, where students work in teams to design, build, and test prototypes using modern technology. By integrating advanced coursework with hands-on labs, the school prepares students for competitive high school programs and future careers in engineering and technology fields. Because it functions as an academy, it attracts students from across the district who are looking for a unique educational experience that bridges the gap between theoretical classroom learning and practical, industry-standard application.

394

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	32
Black	9
Asian	15
Two or More	10

White
328 (83.2 %)
Hispanic
32 (8.1 %)
Asian
15 (3.8 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
Black
9 (2.3 %)

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)942-5419
Website:	http://www.pcsb.org/eastlake-ms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6 131

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EAST LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	131
Grade 7	132
Grade 8	131

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EAST LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	47%
Male	209	53%

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