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Pinellas Park Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 933 students
 

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Posted May 8, 2012
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Hey I'm A Student And I Think Ppms Is pretty Legit , Theirs Not That Many Fights As Much As Anymore I Think Theirs Really None With The Rumors And Stuff. But Mostly The Fights Allways Start in The Begining Of the Year Because Not Everyone Has Learned Eachother Personality So Give Ppms A Chance! :D

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Posted October 5, 2011
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Yes, i know this is a bad school. but about two years back when i was a sixth grader it was a wonderful school. the next year it got out of hand. now its a horrible school. i still go there because of the memories.its is a d school and one of the baddest schools in pinellas county. do not bring your child to this school until you see better reviews

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Posted July 26, 2011
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This is a very badly run school. The administration does not support their teachers. There have been numerous arrests and an uncountable number of fights. The follow through on discipline is very lax. A student will get 5 or more referrals before they receive a punishment. The students who want to learn are left to fend for themselves as the teachers are consumed with controlling the others. It is very sad.
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Posted April 6, 2011
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VERY VERY bad school my daughter goes there and she says there are at least 3 fights every week teachers dont help your students or care. they have been in the newspaper 3 times about how bad it is and in the 2010-2011 year they had 62 arrests and still counting they are the baddest school in pinellas county! DO NOT let your child go there!!
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Posted July 6, 2009
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Im actually a student at Pinellas Park Middle Schoole and its the best school ever ...the teachers pay attentoin to you and help you with what you need and if you get in trouble they give the right pushment ..everyone try there best to make you want to learn and get home every morning to go to shcool... all i got to say is that I LOVE PPMS!!!
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Posted March 25, 2009
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The teachers at this school are so dedicated to their students. They give their students a chance to be helped privately. The administration handles altercations very well. The food is average in the cafeteria.
—Submitted by a student

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Posted October 21, 2008
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2 years later... Not only am I an educator, I am a parent FIRST! This is my 7th. year w/children at this school and I have not been as happy as I have been in previous years. This IS the last year, however. There was some decent amount of 'housecleaning' done as far as administration so I'm hoping for more positive changes. There ARE some very dedicated teachers and staff in administration. Front desk needs to smile not only when parents come into the office but when she answers the PHONE, as well. JMO.
—Submitted by Lisa, a teacher

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Posted October 18, 2008
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I give this school an above average rating because, considering the many changes the district of Pinellas County went through recently (2007-2009 school years), and the fact that the school has gone through three principals in the last 5 years (Matway was only there for 2 years), the teachers remain flexible and open to the many changes that come their way. They continue to educate their students with genuine care and high expectations. No place is perfect, but Pinellas Park Middle is a resilient institution thanks to its teachers. Many teachers have been there for years. The newest administration addresses discipline problems promptly. The school currently has a B grade.
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Posted July 24, 2007
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Academic quality is average to good. Music program rocks, with LOTS of instructor and parental support (as well as from other students)! The atmosphere needs to be monitored more closely. Hoping it improves or we'll have to look elsewhere for the rest of middle school.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

297 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

293 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
42%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

302 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

302 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
38%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

307 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
26%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

301 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

302 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2012.

312 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "D".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "D".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "C".

About the tests

Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
38%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The Algebra 1 EOC has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 58% 46%
Hispanic 19% 25%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 2%
Black 9% 23%
Multiracial 5% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 0%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 64%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 17N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 71%N/A65%
Master's degree 27%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 2%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 12%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

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