JOSEPH L. CARWISE MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

859 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Joseph L. Carwise Middle School, located in Palm Harbor, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Pinellas County Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth within a supportive learning environment. The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for the rigors of high school through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond its academic focus, Carwise Middle School prides itself on cultivating a vibrant school culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various clubs. By providing a well-rounded experience, the school aims to nurture not only the intellectual development of its students but also their social and emotional well-being. With a strong emphasis on community and collaboration between staff, parents, and students, Carwise remains a central educational anchor in the Palm Harbor area, striving to help every student reach their full potential.

859

Total Students

49.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOSEPH L. CARWISE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	566
Hispanic	170
Black	54
Asian	31
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	1

White
566 (65.9%)
Hispanic
170 (19.8%)
Black
54 (6.3%)
Two or More
37 (4.3%)
Asian
31 (3.6%)
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)724-1442
Website:	http://www.carwise-ms.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	859
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 6 254

Grade 7 293

Grade 8 312

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOSEPH L. CARWISE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	254
Grade 7	293
Grade 8	312

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOSEPH L. CARWISE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	422	49.1%
Male	437	50.9%

Middle School 6th - 8th