Serving 163 students in grades 6-8, Pepin 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
163 students

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
58%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
58%

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
23%
37%

Black
22%
21%

White
49%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Pepin Middle School?
163 students attend Pepin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pepin Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pepin Middle School?
Pepin Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pepin Middle School offer ?
Pepin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pepin Middle School part of?
Pepin Middle School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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