THURGOOD MARSHALL FUNDAMENTAL

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

751 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a public magnet school within the Pinellas County School District. As a "fundamental" school, it is distinguished by a highly structured academic environment that emphasizes self-discipline, high academic standards, and strong parental involvement. The curriculum is rigorous and traditional, often requiring students and families to sign contracts agreeing to specific behavioral and academic expectations, such as strict dress codes and mandatory attendance at monthly PTA meetings.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular offerings, including an active athletics program, various clubs, and specialized elective courses. Thurgood Marshall also prioritizes the use of technology and community engagement to prepare students for high school success. By fostering a culture of accountability and partnership between home and school, the institution aims to provide a focused, safe, and challenging learning environment for its diverse student body.

751

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THURGOOD MARSHALL FUNDAMENTAL
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	73
Black	338
Asian	38
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
338 (45.0%)
White
258 (34.4%)
Hispanic
73 (9.7%)
Two or More
42 (5.6%)
Asian
38 (5.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
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)522-1737
Website:	http://www.marshall-ms.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	751
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 6 241

Grade 7 257

Grade 8 253