Serving 956 students in grades 6-8, Safety Harbor Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 956 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Safety Harbor Middle School's student population of 956 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
956 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Safety Harbor Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Safety Harbor Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1903 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
38%
Black
13%
21%
White
48%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pinellas School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Safety Harbor Middle School's ranking?
Safety Harbor Middle School is ranked #1903 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Safety Harbor Middle School often compared to?
Safety Harbor Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palm Harbor Middle School, Joseph L. Carwise Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Safety Harbor Middle School?
956 students attend Safety Harbor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Safety Harbor Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Safety Harbor Middle School?
Safety Harbor Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Safety Harbor Middle School offer ?
Safety Harbor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Safety Harbor Middle School part of?
Safety Harbor Middle School is part of Pinellas School District.
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