At a glance
Reported students
736
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida middle enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
472
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School: 736 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
19.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 761
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Clearwater. It is one of 151 current school records connected to Pinellas. NCES reports 736 students for 2024–25.
Among 579 middle schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 808 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.9:1, close to the Florida median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.7%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.7%
- Hispanic24.7%
- Black4.9%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pinellas
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oak Grove Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
724 reported students
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental
Middle · Grades 06–08
751 reported students
Largo Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
752 reported students
Seminole Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
752 reported students
John Hopkins Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
757 reported students
Azalea Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
696 reported students
Public schools near Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin Highland Middle School Middle · Pinellas | 06–08 | 842 | 1.8 mi |
| Oak Grove Middle School Middle · Pinellas | 06–08 | 724 | 2.3 mi |
| Largo Middle School Middle · Pinellas | 06–08 | 752 | 4.8 mi |
| Safety Harbor Middle School Middle · Pinellas | 06–08 | 956 | 5 mi |
| Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy Middle · Pinellas | 04–08 | 90 | 5.1 mi |
| Palm Harbor Middle School Middle · Pinellas | 06–08 | 1,017 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
What grades does Clearwater Fundamental Middle School serve?
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pinellas.
How many students attend Clearwater Fundamental Middle School?
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School reported 736 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 761 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clearwater Fundamental Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.9:1, based on 736 students and 37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Clearwater Fundamental Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Clearwater Fundamental Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Clearwater Fundamental Middle School in?
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School is part of Pinellas, based in Largo, FL, which operates 151 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clearwater Fundamental Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dunedin Highland Middle School (1.8 mi), Oak Grove Middle School (2.3 mi), Largo Middle School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.