Serving 655 students in grades 6-8, Bay Point Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bay Point Middle School's student population of 655 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bay Point 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 Bay Point Middle School is 0.47, 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
#2681 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
71%
21%
White
14%
35%
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
67%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Point Middle School's ranking?
Bay Point Middle School is ranked #2681 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bay Point Middle School often compared to?
Bay Point Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Hopkins Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bay Point Middle School?
655 students attend Bay Point Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bay Point Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Point Middle School?
Bay Point Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bay Point Middle School offer ?
Bay Point Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay Point Middle School part of?
Bay Point Middle School is part of Pinellas School District.
In what neighborhood is Bay Point Middle School located?
Bay Point Middle School is located in the Greater Pinellas Point neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Greater Pinellas Point.
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