Excellent
#27 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 1% in state
Midtown Academy
Elementary School · Pinellas · St. Petersburg, FL
A Pinellas elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1701 10TH ST S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
- Math 68% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Midtown Academy score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Midtown Academy 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,083/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Petersburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,783
Median home value
$321,500
Median rent
$1,457/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Arqam's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Campbell Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Mount Zion Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 79 | Compare → |
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
- #4 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
Midtown Academy is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Midtown Academy
Midtown Academy is a public elementary school in St. Petersburg, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 366 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Midtown Academy
What grades does Midtown Academy serve?
Midtown Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Midtown Academy?
Midtown Academy has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midtown Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Midtown Academy is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Midtown Academy rank in FL?
Midtown Academy ranks #27 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Midtown Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Midtown Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Midtown Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Midtown Academy has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Midtown Academy a charter school?
No, Midtown Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Midtown Academy a Title I school?
No, Midtown Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midtown Academy?
36.9% of students at Midtown Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pinellas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (727) 893-1358
- Area population (ZIP 33705)
- 27,024
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
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 33705; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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