CLEARWATER FUNDAMENTAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.pcsb.org/clearwaterfund-ms

736 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Clearwater Fundamental Middle School, located in Clearwater, Florida, operates as a unique educational institution within the Pinellas County Schools district. As a "fundamental" school, it is distinguished by a highly structured environment that emphasizes traditional academic standards, strong parental involvement, and a strict code of student conduct. The curriculum focuses on rigorous core subjects, aiming to provide a disciplined atmosphere that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Central to the school's philosophy is a compact between the students, parents, and staff, which mandates consistent attendance, strict adherence to a dress code, and regular participation in school activities. Because it is a choice school, enrollment is typically managed through a lottery or application process, reflecting the high demand for its consistent academic approach. By fostering a culture of accountability and community partnership, Clearwater Fundamental Middle School seeks to maximize student achievement and ensure a focused, efficient learning experience.

736

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLEARWATER FUNDAMENTAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	469
Hispanic	182
Black	36
Asian	18
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
469 (63.7%)
Hispanic
182 (24.7%)
Black
36 (4.9%)
Two or More
30 (4.1%)
Asian
18 (2.4%)
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)298-1609
Website:	http://www.pcsb.org/clearwaterfund-ms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 6 235

Grade 7 253

Grade 8 248

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CLEARWATER FUNDAMENTAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	235
Grade 7	253
Grade 8	248

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CLEARWATER FUNDAMENTAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	365	49.6%
Male	371	50.4%

Middle School 6th - 8th

PINELLAS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

PINELLAS

999 Students

6940 70TH AVE N
PINELLAS PARK, FL 33781 (9.9 miles away)

Middle School 6th - 8th