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Meadowlawn Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Pinellas County Schools · St. Petersburg, FL
Rating
3/10
GreatSchools
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
801
Student : Teacher
18:1
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“Meadowlawn Middle School is a Pinellas County public middle school in northeast St. Petersburg, zoned for Shore Acres, Placido Bayou, and Riviera Bay — neighborhoods where homes run from the $300s to over $700K.”
Meadowlawn sits in the Lealman area of northeast St. Petersburg, a few miles east of downtown along 16th Street North. Its attendance zone covers 27 communities including the waterfront neighborhoods of Shore Acres, Riviera Bay, and Placido Bayou — areas that draw buyers specifically for their proximity to Tampa Bay and Old Tampa Bay. The band program is the school's clearest standout — Superior at state assessments for 14 consecutive years. Students here feed into Northeast High School, which runs an AP program and Cambridge International curriculum.
Academic programs
- AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) — college-readiness framework
- Gifted education — integrated enrichment for identified students
- Extended Learning Program (ELP) — before/after school enrichment
- Exceptional Student Education (ESE) — full IEP support services
- ESOL — English for Speakers of Other Languages
- Standard district core: ELA, math, science, social studies
- Title I — federal funding for additional student support
How to enroll
Automatic via PCSB based on address — Meadowlawn is a zoned neighborhood school, not a magnet. Use the Pinellas County Schools zone locator at pcsb.org/zone to confirm your specific address assignment. Shore Acres, Placido Bayou, Riviera Bay, Venetian Bay, and North East Park Shores are all in zone.
What makes it stand out
The band program is the one clear differentiator — Superior ratings at Florida Bandmasters Association assessments for 14 straight years. For a Title I school that otherwise scores below state averages, that sustained musical achievement is worth noting. Families serious about band at the middle level should look at Meadowlawn specifically for that program. AVID is also active here, providing structured college-readiness support for students who want it.
Extracurriculars
- Band — Superior-rated 14 consecutive years at state assessments
- Lancer Athletics — volleyball, cheerleading, cross country, basketball, track, flag football
- Robotics Club
- Chess Club
- Lego Club
- Battle of the Books
- Yearbook Club
- 5000 Role Models Club
- Special Olympics
- Student Government
Frequently asked about Meadowlawn Middle School
What neighborhoods are zoned for Meadowlawn Middle School?
Meadowlawn's attendance zone covers 27 communities in northeast St. Petersburg, including Shore Acres, Placido Bayou, Riviera Bay, Venetian Bay, North East Park Shores, Americana Cove, and Harbor Isle, among others. For address-specific confirmation, use the Pinellas County Schools zone locator at pcsb.org/zone — boundary details matter especially in the waterfront areas where flood zone and school zone questions come up together.
How do I enroll at Meadowlawn Middle School?
Meadowlawn is a zoned public school — no application or lottery required. If your address falls in the attendance zone, your child is automatically assigned here. Confirm your specific address via the PCSB zone locator at pcsb.org/zone before closing on a home. Families seeking a Pinellas magnet middle school should look at John Hopkins Middle School (arts/journalism/gifted strands) as an alternative — open-district by application.
What are home prices zoned for Meadowlawn Middle School?
The zone covers a wide price range. Shore Acres was trading around $450K pre-Hurricane Helene (2024); the market has been recovering with a median around $270-$380K as of early 2026 as owners rebuild and elevate structures. Higher-elevation parts of the zone — Placido Bayou, Riviera Bay, Venetian Bay — run $400K-$700K+ for waterfront and newer builds. If flood zone and insurance costs are a factor (they are for Shore Acres), ask Ben for a full cost-of-ownership picture before making an offer.
Is Meadowlawn Middle School safe?
Meadowlawn operates under PCSB's standard security protocol — controlled campus access, School Resource Officer, and ID badge requirements. It is a Title I school, meaning roughly 62% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. GreatSchools gives it a 3/10 based on standardized test scores, which are below state averages. Like any urban middle school, environment varies by program; the AVID and band cohorts tend to be more structured tracks. Talking to current families in the zone is the most reliable gauge.
How does Meadowlawn compare to John Hopkins Middle School?
They serve different needs. Meadowlawn is the zoned neighborhood school for Shore Acres, Placido Bayou, and Riviera Bay — automatic enrollment based on address, no application required. John Hopkins is a district-wide magnet with three strands (arts, journalism, gifted studies) available to any Pinellas student by application. John Hopkins scores higher on academic metrics and GreatSchools ratings. If your child is drawn to pre-professional arts or journalism, Hopkins is the more specialized path; if you're buying specifically for the Shore Acres zone and your student thrives in athletics or band, Meadowlawn has real strengths in those areas.
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