Serving 1,593 students in grades 6-8, Shields Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shields Middle School serves the southern part of its district in Sun City Center, FL, covering an extensive attendance zone of approximately 155 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive time of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 13.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shields Middle School's student population of 1,593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,593 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shields Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shields Middle School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3305 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shields Middle School's ranking?
Shields Middle School is ranked #3305 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Shields Middle School often compared to?
Shields Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Shields Middle School?
1,593 students attend Shields Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Shields Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shields Middle School?
Shields Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shields Middle School offer ?
Shields Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shields Middle School part of?
Shields Middle School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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