Buchanan Middle School
Tel:
(813) 975-7600
Buchanan Middle School serves 737 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Buchanan Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Buchanan Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Buchanan Middle School's student population of 737 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 737 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
Buchanan Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Buchanan Middle School is 0.67, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3009 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 33% |
| Black | 20% | 22% |
| White | 26% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsborough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Buchanan Middle School is Dorothy Thomas Center (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Learning Gate Community School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lutz Learning Gate Community School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 782 students
1.5 miles
16215 Hanna Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190 1.5 K-8 782 - Tampa Mort Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 852 students
1.8 miles
1806 E Bearss Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 975-7373 1.8 PK-5 852 - Tampa Dorothy Thomas Center Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 60 students
2.0 miles
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355 2.0 K-12 60 - Tampa Hillsborough Virtual Instruction Course Offerings Grades: 6-12 | 24 students
2.0 miles
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362 2.0 6-12 24 - Tampa Hillsborough Virtual School Grades: K-12 | 369 students
2.0 miles
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362 2.0 K-12 369
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