CLEARWATER INTERMEDIATE

it.pinellas.k12.fl.us/schools/clearwater-ms

165 Students

Other 4th - 9th

School Overview

Clearwater Intermediate (often referred to as Clearwater Fundamental Middle School) is a public school located in Clearwater, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Pinellas County School District, it operates under a "fundamental" school model. This approach is characterized by a structured learning environment, a strong emphasis on consistent communication between home and school, and specific expectations regarding student behavior, dress code, and academic responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and high standards of discipline. Because it is a fundamental school, enrollment is typically managed through a controlled choice or lottery system, requiring a high level of parental involvement and a commitment to the school’s unique policies. The campus serves a diverse student body and focuses on preparing students for the rigors of high school through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with elective opportunities, all while fostering a community-centered educational experience.

165

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLEARWATER INTERMEDIATE
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	36
Black	70
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	2

Black
70 (42.4 %)
White
45 (27.3 %)
Hispanic
36 (21.8 %)
Two or More
12 (7.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)298-1616
Website:	http://it.pinellas.k12.fl.us/schools/clearwater-ms
Grade Range:	4th - 9th
Total Students:	165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 5 10

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 70

Grade 9 7