Serving 717 students in grades 6-8, Jennings 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 is 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jennings Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jennings Middle School's student population of 717 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
717 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jennings Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jennings Middle School is 0.68, 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
#3276 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
36%
Black
36%
21%
White
23%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jennings Middle School's ranking?
Jennings Middle School is ranked #3276 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Jennings Middle School often compared to?
Jennings Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mann Middle School, Burnett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Jennings Middle School?
717 students attend Jennings Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Jennings Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jennings Middle School?
Jennings Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jennings Middle School offer ?
Jennings Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jennings Middle School part of?
Jennings Middle School is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Reviews
5 10/6/2023
I go here and it's fun.
5 11/3/2022
Best school I''ve worked at in a long time.Students are wonderful and do all the work I assigned them.
1 12/16/2020
This school is so bad the teachers yell about for no reason at all and they blame you for things. We didn't even do and the students are very rude and very bad and the kid julian is very annoying and some of the teachers will fail us for no reason and then lie to our parents.
2 9/30/2019
When I first came to this school, the teachers and staffs are nice but the student is very rude and mean... They bullied me for no reason at all and I didn't do anything to them plus it been 3 weeks I been starting school and already people bullied me... They spread rumors and drama to me, sometimes they even steal my assign seat at lunch period so I have to seat another table alone, sometimes people don't wanna seat by me, most of the time people don't work with me as group in class and also people skip lines at lunch period as well too,people wanna beat me up so badly.... I report it to the office but nothing happened... Or at least they tried to communicate with their parents but the parents are the one who is causing the problem for not teaching this kid not to act like an animal in the wild... But they told me, they can't do anything about it.....this is ridiculous...
1 8/20/2019
I am a student at this school and I hate it. The teachers are rude and yell at you for anything they can, not to mention some never grade any work and fail you even after you do all of your work. There is also so much drama and fights left and right, yet the staff never seems to do anything about it. I wouldn''t recommend this school to anybody.
5 6/30/2018
I am currently a student at jennings middle school I will be honest and what I think about this school this is a perfect school for lots of kids you just have to give it sometime the teachers who work here have amazing hearts they know what they are doing and the teachers don't see this school as a bad school they believe in everyone of these kids.
2 11/9/2010
This school is a joke. They say they need more communication with parents, but they never call you back or email back. The busses are even worse, my child has been left at the side of the road in an area of town that we do not live. She has been left at school because transportation did not have enough room on the bus. Avoid this back woods mismanaged school. Your kids will be smarter for it......
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