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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 2025 school year, there are 125 public middle schools serving 79,980 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 50% (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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
309 Schools
1,759 Schools
# Students
224,264 Students
1,045,971 Students
# Teachers
12,291 Teachers
54,904 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
412 Students
2,894 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10,056 Students
29,977 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
88,743 Students
403,139 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
39%
# Black Students
46,387 Students
216,558 Students
% Black Students
21%
21%
# White Students
66,498 Students
349,991 Students
% White Students
30%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
380 Students
1,867 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,788 Students
41,545 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,929
6,792
# Students in K Grade:
15,550
38,136
# Students in 1st Grade:
16,317
39,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16,841
41,209
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16,975
42,503
# Students in 4th Grade:
17,143
42,675
# Students in 5th Grade:
16,858
42,561
# Students in 6th Grade:
16,402
201,754
# Students in 7th Grade:
17,144
223,611
# Students in 8th Grade:
17,262
218,800
# Students in 9th Grade:
17,906
37,600
# Students in 10th Grade:
18,238
38,348
# Students in 11th Grade:
17,133
35,011
# Students in 12th Grade:
15,566
37,082
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,949. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,840 is less than the state median of $11,603. 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
$11,432
$11,949
Spending / Student
$10,840
$11,603
Best Hillsborough School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrace Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10735 Raulerson Ranch Road
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
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
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Lutz Preparatory 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
| 783 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
| 1,007 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
| 847 students
Rank: #66.
Coleman Middle 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
| 951 students
Rank: #77.
Martinez Middle 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
| 1,127 students
Rank: #88.
Randall Middle 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
| 1,361 students
Rank: #99.
Wilson Middle 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
| 619 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 880 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Tinker K-8 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
| 588 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Winthrop 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
| 1,344 students
Rank: #1313.
Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences
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
| 967 students
Rank: #1414.
Farnell Middle 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
| 1,200 students
Rank: #1515.
Bell Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 6-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #1616.
Maniscalco K-8 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
| 668 students
Rank: #1717.
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7705 Gunn Highway
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Grades: K-8
| 391 students
Rank: #1818.
Carrollwood K-8 School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3516 Mcfarland Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Grades: PK-8
| 715 students
Rank: #1919.
Lutz K-8 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
| 770 students
Rank: #2020.
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
| 806 students
Rank: #2121.
Learning Gate Community 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
| 771 students
Rank: #2222.
Benito Middle 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
| 1,016 students
Rank: #2323.
Trinity School For Children
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
| 903 students
Rank: #2424.
Hillsborough Virtual 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
| 613 students
Rank: #2525.
Collins Pk-8 School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12424 Summerfield Blvd
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 672-5400
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 672-5400
Grades: PK-8
| 1,534 students
Rank: #2626.
Barrington Middle 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
| 1,279 students
Rank: #2727.
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science
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
| 835 students
Rank: #2828.
Burns Middle 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
| 1,192 students
Rank: #2929.
Mulrennan Middle 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
| 1,166 students
Rank: #3030.
Waterset 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
| 1,164 students
Rank: #3131.
Riverview Academy Of Math And Science
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
| 1,121 students
Rank: #3232.
Liberty Middle 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
| 948 students
Rank: #3333.
Turner-bartels K-8 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
| 1,398 students
Rank: #3434.
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
| 421 students
Rank: #3535.
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
| 744 students
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