Top Rankings
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 2024-25 school year, there are 125 public middle schools serving 81,649 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 49% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
314 Schools
1,719 Schools
# Students
224,504 Students
1,028,832 Students
# Teachers
12,445 Teachers
54,685 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
# American Indian Students
408 Students
2,965 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,614 Students
28,145 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
87,198 Students
387,831 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
38%
# Black Students
46,597 Students
215,168 Students
% Black Students
21%
21%
# White Students
68,621 Students
352,586 Students
% White Students
31%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
369 Students
1,772 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,697 Students
40,365 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,540
6,188
# Students in K Grade:
15,699
37,252
# Students in 1st Grade:
16,875
38,998
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16,415
38,925
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18,037
41,876
# Students in 4th Grade:
16,663
38,781
# Students in 5th Grade:
16,615
42,333
# Students in 6th Grade:
17,783
213,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
16,182
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
17,646
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
18,323
34,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
17,825
33,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
16,523
31,237
# Students in 12th Grade:
15,378
31,409
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,420 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,828 is less than the state median of $11,627. 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
$11,420
$11,974
Spending / Student
$10,828
$11,627
Best Hillsborough School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrace Community Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11734 Jefferson Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 987-6555
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 987-6555
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
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
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Lutz Preparatory School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17951 N Us Highway 41
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Grades: K-8
| 782 students
Rank: #44.
Walker Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
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
| 1,019 students
Rank: #55.
Williams Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
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
| 835 students
Rank: #66.
Coleman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1724 S Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Rank: #77.
Bell Creek Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #88.
Martinez Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
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
| 1,160 students
Rank: #99.
Randall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
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: #1010.
Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
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
| 612 students
Rank: #1111.
Roland Park K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
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
| 842 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Tinker K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
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
| 603 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Winthrop Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6204 Scholars Hill Ln
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Grades: K-8
| 1,357 students
Rank: #1414.
Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
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
| 880 students
Rank: #1515.
Farnell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | 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
| 1,214 students
Rank: #1616.
Maniscalco K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
939 Debuel Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-0337
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-0337
Grades: PK-8
| 646 students
Rank: #1717.
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4903 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 222-8687
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 222-8687
Grades: K-8
| 404 students
Rank: #1818.
Lutz K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
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
| 723 students
Rank: #1919.
Rampello K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | 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
| 738 students
Rank: #2020.
Learning Gate Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16215 Hanna Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190
Grades: K-8
| 774 students
Rank: #2121.
Benito Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
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
| 1,017 students
Rank: #2222.
Trinity School For Children
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
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
| 901 students
Rank: #2323.
Hillsborough Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| 899 students
Rank: #2424.
Barrington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5925 Village Center Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 657-7266
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 657-7266
Grades: 6-8
| 1,434 students
Rank: #2525.
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
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
| 846 students
Rank: #2626.
Burns Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 Brooker Rd
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8383
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8383
Grades: 6-8
| 1,202 students
Rank: #2727.
Mulrennan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4215 Durant Rd
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 651-2100
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 651-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,185 students
Rank: #2828.
Waterset Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
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
| 1,169 students
Rank: #2929.
Riverview Academy Of Math And Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9906 Symmes Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 412-6111
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 412-6111
Grades: K-8
| 946 students
Rank: #3030.
Liberty Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
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
| 1,081 students
Rank: #3131.
Turner-bartels K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9190 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-9066
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-9066
Grades: PK-8
| 1,442 students
Rank: #3232.
Ferrell Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4302 N 24th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5608
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5608
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #3333.
Progress Village Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8113 Zinnia Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 671-5110
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 671-5110
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #3434.
Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 E Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 603-9340
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 603-9340
Grades: K-8
| 870 students
Rank: #3535.
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1090 Ne 30th Street
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Grades: K-8
| 482 students
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