B
Good
74/100

Joseph L. Carwise Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 3301 BENTLEY DR, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Overall
B
74/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 72nd percentile in Florida
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.79 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 42nd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

74
Repit Score
out of 100
957
Students
enrolled
17.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%72/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%42/100Students gain 0.79 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.91 in 2009–19; 39th percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 26% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+8 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency66% (+20 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White58%70%reading -5 pts, math +5 pts55th percentile (list)
Black35%35%reading +0 pts, math +5 pts55th percentile (list)
Hispanic52%57%reading +3 pts, math +11 pts68th percentile (list)
Asian65%75%reading -14 pts, math -7 pts31st percentile (list)
Multiracial57%62%reading +1 pts, math +6 pts64th percentile (list)
Low-income46%54%reading +4 pts, math +16 pts68th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3301 BENTLEY DR
City Palm Harbor
ZIP Code 34684
District 1201560
NCES School ID 120156001978
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 34684

Understanding the community around Joseph L. Carwise Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,541
Per Capita Income $42,364
Poverty Rate 7.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.8%
High School or Higher 95.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $258,300
Median Rent $1,677
Owner-Occupied 72.0%
Renter-Occupied 28.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Joseph L. Carwise Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.2%
Hispanic/Latino 19.5%
Black 4.9%
Two or More Races 5.4%
Asian 2.8%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 957
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School has a Repit School Score of 74 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School has 957 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1.
What grades does Joseph L. Carwise Middle School serve?
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Joseph L. Carwise Middle School receive per student?
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School receives $13,882 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Joseph L. Carwise Middle School in 34684 ▼
Avg Home Value
$325,021
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,884
1-Year Change
-0.8%
% Renters
28.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026