Serving 704 students in grades 6-8, Buchanan 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 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buchanan Middle School's student population of 704 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
704 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buchanan 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 Buchanan Middle School is 0.59, 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
#2805 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
59%
36%
Black
17%
21%
White
20%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buchanan Middle School's ranking?
Buchanan Middle School is ranked #2805 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Buchanan Middle School often compared to?
Buchanan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunlake Of Math And Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Buchanan Middle School?
704 students attend Buchanan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Buchanan Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buchanan Middle School?
Buchanan Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Buchanan Middle School offer ?
Buchanan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Buchanan Middle School part of?
Buchanan Middle School is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (End of 2nd Semester)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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