For the 2026-27 school year, there are 119 public middle schools serving 83,574 students in Hillsborough County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hillsborough County, FL are Terrace Community Middle School, Walker Middle Magnet School and Lutz Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsborough County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hillsborough County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hillsborough County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terrace Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10735 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Walker Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8282 N Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Gr: 6-8 | 1,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Lutz Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17951 N Us Highway 41
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Gr: K-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Williams Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5020 N 47th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8600
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Coleman Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1724 S Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1005 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5682
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5682
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Martinez Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-1190
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-1190
Gr: 6-8 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Randall Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16510 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-3900
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18681 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Lutz, FL 33548
(813) 619-5099
Lutz, FL 33548
(813) 619-5099
Gr: K-8 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Roland Park K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1510 N Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5212
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5212
Gr: K-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Farnell Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13912 Nine Eagles Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1640
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
Starkey Ranch K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12200 Lake Blanche Dr
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 794-2000
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 794-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,927 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Winthrop Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6204 Scholars Hill Ln
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Gr: K-8 | 1,827 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1515.
Tinker K-8 School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8207 Tinker St
Tampa, FL 33621
(813) 840-2043
Tampa, FL 33621
(813) 840-2043
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1616.
Maniscalco K-8 School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
939 Debuel Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-0337
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-0337
Gr: PK-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
Rampello K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
802 E Washington St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Gr: K-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7705 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Gr: K-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
Riverview Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9906 Symmes Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 412-6111
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 412-6111
Gr: K-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2020.
Apollo Beach K-8 School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Apollo Beach Blvd
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 671-5172
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 671-5172
Gr: PK-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
Carrollwood K-8 School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3516 Mcfarland Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Gr: PK-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2222.
Lutz K-8 School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 5th Ave Se
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-1452
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-1452
Gr: PK-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2323.
Barrington Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5925 Village Center Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 657-7266
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 657-7266
Gr: 6-8 | 1,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2424.
Bell Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Gr: 6-12 | 1,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2525.
Learning Gate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16215 Hanna Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190
Gr: K-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2626.
Benito Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10101 Cross Creek Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4694
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4694
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9659 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Gr: K-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2828.
Trinity School For Children
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Gr: K-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2929.
Burns Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 Brooker Rd
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8383
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8383
Gr: 6-8 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3030.
Ferrell Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4302 N 24th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5608
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5608
Gr: 6-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3131.
Mulrennan Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4215 Durant Rd
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 651-2100
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 651-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3232.
Progress Village Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8113 Zinnia Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 671-5110
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 671-5110
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3333.
Collins Pk-8 School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12424 Summerfield Blvd
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 672-5400
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 672-5400
Gr: PK-8 | 1,644 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3434.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17400 Commerce Park Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-1180
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-1180
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3535.
Waterset Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6540 Knowledge Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Gr: K-8
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4903 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Acts (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11309 Tom Folsom Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 651-2166
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 651-2166
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
350 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Ami Kids Yes (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4337 Saffold Rd
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
3304 Sanchez St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Gr: K-4 | 164 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Aparicio-levy Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10119 E Ellicott St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
9020 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Bell Creek Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Brewster Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Bryan Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Cahoon Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2312 E Yukon St
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
4610 E Hanna Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 612-4433
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 612-4433
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
6213 E. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Childrens Services Child And Family Counseling Ser (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Gr: 6-12
Community Charter Middle School Of Excellence (Closed 2016)
Charter School
11602 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Community Charter School Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1251 E Fowler Ave Ste A
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Gr: K-8
5701 E Hillsborough Ave, Ste 2
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Gr: PK
East County Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2814 Airport Road
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Gr: 4-10 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
East Tampa Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
4309 N 34th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Gr: K-2 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
4701 E Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Gr: K-5 | 190 students
Erwin Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2010 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Excel Charter School Hillsborough (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3627 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hillsborough County, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hillsborough County, FL include Terrace Community Middle School, Walker Middle Magnet School and Lutz Preparatory School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hillsborough County?
128 public middle schools are located in Hillsborough County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hillsborough County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hillsborough County include: Shields Middle School vs. Eisenhower Middle School, Marshall Middle Magnet School vs. Tomlin Middle School, Randall Middle School vs. Barrington Middle School
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