For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,019 students in 33563, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33563, FL are Advantage Academy Of Hillsborough, Simmons Exceptional Center and Tomlin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33563 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33563, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33563, FL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Advantage Academy Of Hillsborough
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Tomlin Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Woodrow Wilson St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9400
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,340 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Marshall Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 S Maryland Ave
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9360
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9360
Gr: 6-8 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Simmons Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
33563, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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%
Teen Parent East Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33563, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33563, FL include Advantage Academy Of Hillsborough, Simmons Exceptional Center and Tomlin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33563?
5 public middle schools are located in 33563.
What is the racial composition of students in 33563?
33563 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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