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Hillsborough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 122 public middle schools serving 82,869 students in Hillsborough School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Florida.
Public Middle Schools in Hillsborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
313 Schools
1,720 Schools
# Students
224,090 Students
1,064,348 Students
# Teachers
13,043 Teachers
58,059 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Hillsborough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
# American Indian Students
412 Students
2,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,392 Students
30,219 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
85,164 Students
395,427 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
37%
# Black Students
47,419 Students
223,522 Students
% Black Students
21%
21%
# White Students
69,970 Students
370,184 Students
% White Students
32%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
399 Students
1,894 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,334 Students
40,126 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,057
6,177
# Students in K Grade:
16,358
37,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
16,640
38,476
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17,058
39,487
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17,763
40,480
# Students in 4th Grade:
16,267
39,870
# Students in 5th Grade:
17,986
44,611
# Students in 6th Grade:
17,025
203,332
# Students in 7th Grade:
16,821
219,532
# Students in 8th Grade:
18,101
226,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
17,721
44,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
17,199
43,708
# Students in 11th Grade:
16,133
40,412
# Students in 12th Grade:
14,961
40,090
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,441 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,848 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,564 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$2,431 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,441
$12,135
Spending / Student
$10,848
$11,783
Best Hillsborough School District Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrace Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11734 Jefferson Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 987-6555
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 987-6555
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Lutz Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17951 N Us Highway 41
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Grades: K-8
| 782 students
Rank: #33.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Grades: K-8
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Coleman Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1724 S Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Grades: 6-8
| 1,037 students
Rank: #55.
Walker Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8282 N Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Grades: 6-8
| 1,036 students
Rank: #66.
Randall Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16510 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-3900
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,409 students
Rank: #77.
Williams Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5020 N 47th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8600
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 825 students
Rank: #88.
Winthrop Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6204 Scholars Hill Ln
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Grades: K-8
| 1,346 students
Rank: #99.
Martinez Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-1190
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-1190
Grades: 6-8
| 1,145 students
Rank: #1010.
Bell Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #1111.
Roland Park K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1510 N Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5212
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5212
Grades: K-8
| 803 students
Rank: #1212.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1005 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5682
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5682
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #1313.
Farnell Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13912 Nine Eagles Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1640
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1640
Grades: 6-8
| 1,164 students
Rank: #1414.
Plato Tampa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4903 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 222-8687
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 222-8687
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Rank: #1515.
Sunlake Of Math And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18681 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Lutz, FL 33548
(813) 619-5099
Lutz, FL 33548
(813) 619-5099
Grades: K-8
| 826 students
Rank: #1616.
Tinker K-8 School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8207 Tinker St Macdill Afb
Tampa, FL 33621
(813) 840-2043
Tampa, FL 33621
(813) 840-2043
Grades: PK-8
| 633 students
Rank: #1717.
Hillsborough Virtual School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| 2,671 students
Rank: #1818.
Barrington Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5925 Village Center Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 657-7266
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 657-7266
Grades: 6-8
| 1,409 students
Rank: #1919.
Trinity School For Children
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Grades: K-8
| 906 students
Rank: #2020.
Learning Gate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16215 Hanna Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190
Grades: K-8
| 750 students
Rank: #2121.
Rampello K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 E Washington St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Grades: K-8
| 773 students
Rank: #2222.
Benito Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10101 Cross Creek Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4694
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4694
Grades: 6-8
| 1,025 students
Rank: #2323.
Burns Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 Brooker Rd
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8383
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8383
Grades: 6-8
| 1,289 students
Rank: #2424.
Lutz K-8 School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 5th Ave Se
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-1452
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-1452
Grades: PK-8
| 709 students
Rank: #2525.
Maniscalco K-8 School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
939 Debuel Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-0337
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-0337
Grades: PK-8
| 642 students
Rank: #2626.
Mulrennan Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4215 Durant Rd
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 651-2100
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 651-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,269 students
Rank: #2727.
Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12)
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10030 Mathog Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Grades: K-12
| 709 students
Rank: #2828.
Hillsborough Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9659 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Grades: K-8
| 829 students
Rank: #2929.
Waterset Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6540 Knowledge Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Grades: K-8
| 1,159 students
Rank: #3030.
Progress Village Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8113 Zinnia Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 671-5110
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 671-5110
Grades: 6-8
| 813 students
Rank: #3131.
Navigator Of Leadership Valrico
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 E Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 603-9340
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 603-9340
Grades: K-8
| 810 students
Rank: #3232.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17400 Commerce Park Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-1180
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-1180
Grades: 6-8
| 1,139 students
Rank: #3333.
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18240 Us Highway 301 S
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 672-5159
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 672-5159
Grades: K-8
| 340 students
Rank: #3434.
Hill Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5200 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7325
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7325
Grades: 6-8
| 999 students
Rank: #3535.
Simmons Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
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