Hill Middle School
Tel:
(813) 975-7325
Hill Middle School serves 953 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Hill Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Hill Middle School's student population of 953 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 953 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hill Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Hill Middle School is 0.63, 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 | #1438 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 33% |
| Black | 8% | 22% |
| White | 33% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 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 Hill Middle School is Gaither High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Essrig Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tampa Essrig Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 659 students
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13131 Lynn Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7307 1.2 PK-5 659 - Tampa Claywell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 722 students
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4500 Northdale Blvd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7300 1.4 PK-5 722 - Tampa Northwest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 629 students
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16438 Hutchison Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 975-7315 1.7 PK-5 629 - Tampa Citrus Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 569 students
2.2 miles
7700 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 558-5356 2.2 PK-5 569 - Tampa Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 748 students
2.3 miles
14303 Citrus Pointe Dr
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 792-5125 2.3 6-8 748
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