TARPON SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

501 N FLORIDA AVE
TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689

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

649 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Tarpon Springs Middle School, located in Tarpon Springs, Florida, is part of the Pinellas County Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a historically rich coastal community known for its Greek heritage and sponge-diving industry. The school’s mission is centered on providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for high school and beyond, fostering a culture of high expectations and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Tarpon Springs Middle School is well-regarded for offering specialized programs that cater to diverse student interests, including robust elective options and extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes the development of the "whole child," encouraging students to engage in sports, arts, and leadership opportunities. With a focus on safety, inclusivity, and academic achievement, the school aims to create a supportive transition for adolescents as they navigate the challenges of middle school life.

649

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TARPON SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	132
Black	84
Asian	14
Two or More	40

White
379 (58.4%)
Hispanic
132 (20.3%)
Black
84 (12.9%)
Two or More
40 (6.2%)
Asian
14 (2.2%)

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)943-5511
Website:	http://www.tarpon-ms.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	273
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 6 224

Grade 7 212

Grade 8 213