Serving 388 students in grades 6-8, East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering is 0.35, 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
#46 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
80%
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
11%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering's ranking?
East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering is ranked #46 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering often compared to?
East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineeringis often viewed alongside schools like Clearwater Fundamental Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering?
388 students attend East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering?
East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering offer ?
East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering part of?
East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering is part of Pinellas School District.
School Reviews2 11/2/2021East Lake middle is a good school but should be called an assignment school for the amount of work they assign these kids. Yes, this is an advanced education school but they believe in massive amounts of homework nightly, on the weekends, and overall breaks. The teachers need to find a way like the other advanced education schools and complete more in class, so these kids can actually have after-school activities and life. The faculty is great and the school itself is very clean.Review East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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East Lake middle is a good school but should be called an assignment school for the amount of work they assign these kids. Yes, this is an advanced education school but they believe in massive amounts of homework nightly, on the weekends, and overall breaks. The teachers need to find a way like the other advanced education schools and complete more in class, so these kids can actually have after-school activities and life. The faculty is great and the school itself is very clean.
Review East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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