Serving 888 students in grades 6-8, Thurgood Marshall Fundamental 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 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 888 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental's student population of 888 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
888 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Fundamental is 0.66, 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
#827 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
40%
21%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurgood Marshall Fundamental's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental is ranked #827 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Thurgood Marshall Fundamental often compared to?
Thurgood Marshall Fundamentalis often viewed alongside schools like James B. Sanderlin K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Fundamental?
888 students attend Thurgood Marshall Fundamental.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Thurgood Marshall Fundamental students are White, 40% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Fundamental?
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Fundamental offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Fundamental part of?
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental is part of Pinellas School District.
In what neighborhood is Thurgood Marshall Fundamental located?
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental is located in the Childs Park neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Childs Park.
School Calendar
View the Thurgood Marshall Fundamental yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 5/21/2016
This school has offered a safe learning environment all three years I've attended it. The principal, Dr. Soloman Lowry, is well liked and very familiar with the students.
2 12/21/2011
I would not recommend this school for any child who is gifted, and interested in learning. Teachers spend a great deal of time trying to get control of the classroom and the fundamental requirements requires a degree of ridiculousness to parental involvement. I have always been extremely involved in my child's education and my child has steadily been a straight A student. While attending Thurgood Marshall, teachers were fired, moved around in the middle of school and generally not what I would deem quality educators. One parent attended parent teacher night in flip flops. Professionalism is definitely lacking. I transferred my child to private education.
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