Brandon Success Center

1019 N Parsons Rd
Seffner, FL 33584
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Bottom 50%
Serving 139 students in grades 6-12, Brandon Success Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brandon Success Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Brandon Success Center's student population of 139 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
139 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Brandon Success Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brandon Success Center is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3532 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brandon Success Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brandon Success Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Brandon Success Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brandon Success Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
36%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brandon Success Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Brandon Success Center and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Brandon Success Center and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≤20%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Brandon Success Center and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brandon Success Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brandon Success Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brandon Success Center's ranking?
Brandon Success Center is ranked #3532 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brandon Success Center?
The graduation rate of Brandon Success Center is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brandon Success Center?
139 students attend Brandon Success Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Brandon Success Center students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brandon Success Center?
Brandon Success Center has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brandon Success Center offer ?
Brandon Success Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Brandon Success Center part of?
Brandon Success Center is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Brandon Success Center located?
Brandon Success Center is located in the Greater Thonotosassa neighborhood of Seffner, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Greater Thonotosassa.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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