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Safety Harbor Middle School vs. Joseph L. Carwise Middle School

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School Overview

School
Safety Harbor Middle School
901 1st Ave N
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
3301 Bentley Dr
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Joseph L. Carwise Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 977 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 957 students in grades 6-8, Joseph L. Carwise Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
977 students
957 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Safety Harbor Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Safety Harbor Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
55 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Safety Harbor Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Safety Harbor Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pinellas School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pinellas School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1903 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#893 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Safety Harbor Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Joseph L. Carwise Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 50% in FL)
74%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Safety Harbor Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Safety Harbor Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Safety Harbor Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Safety Harbor Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Joseph L. Carwise Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
311
288
Grade 7 Students
355
318
Grade 8 Students
311
351

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Safety Harbor Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Safety Harbor Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
12%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Safety Harbor Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
49%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Safety Harbor Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Safety Harbor Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Safety Harbor Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Joseph L. Carwise Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Safety Harbor Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Safety Harbor Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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