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#1674 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 44% in state

Largo Middle School

Middle School · Pinellas · Largo, FL

A Pinellas middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

155 8TH AVE SE, Largo, FL 33771

  • Math 36% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics5.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-19.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.4 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment6.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$12,514
Chronic Absenteeism40.1%

Students at Largo Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2013
ELA
40%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Largo Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average277/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,139

Median home value

$145,600

Median rent

$1,379/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

63.5%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Iva Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–122.2 mi123Compare →
Indian Rocks Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.7privateK–122.6 mi908Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pinellas

Schools in district
153
Rank in district
#89 of 148
District spending per student
$12,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Largo Middle School is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Largo Middle School

Largo Middle School is a public middle school in Largo, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 780 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,674 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Largo Middle School

What grades does Largo Middle School serve?

Largo Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Largo Middle School?

Largo Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 780 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Largo Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Largo Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Largo Middle School rank in FL?

Largo Middle School ranks #1,674 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Largo Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Largo Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Largo Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Largo Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Largo Middle School a charter school?

No, Largo Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Largo Middle School a Title I school?

No, Largo Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Largo Middle School?

63.3% of students at Largo Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
780
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Pinellas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.1%
Area population (ZIP 33771)
27,908
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
51.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33771; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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