FITZGERALD MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

910 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fitzgerald Middle School, located in Largo, Florida, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Pinellas County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for high school and beyond, the curriculum is designed to challenge learners while providing the necessary support systems to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed in a diverse classroom setting.

Beyond its core academic program, Fitzgerald Middle School promotes a well-rounded education by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations. The school actively encourages parent and community involvement to strengthen the educational experience, aiming to create a collaborative culture where students feel connected to their campus. Through its emphasis on character development and student engagement, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, productive members of their community.

910

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FITZGERALD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	320
Black	149
Asian	61
Two or More	51
American Indian	2

White
327 (35.9%)
Hispanic
320 (35.2%)
Black
149 (16.4%)
Asian
61 (6.7%)
Two or More
51 (5.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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)547-4526
Website:	http://www.fitzgerald-ms.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	910
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 6 324

Grade 7 286

Grade 8 300

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FITZGERALD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	324
Grade 7	286
Grade 8	300

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FITZGERALD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	396	43.5%
Male	514	56.5%

Middle School 6th - 8th