For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,580 students in 33617, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33617, FL are Focus Academy, Pizzo K-8 School and Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33617 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33617, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33617, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Focus Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 Druid Hills Rd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Grades: 6-12
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Pizzo K-8 School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11701 Usf Bull Run St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6500
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6500
Grades: PK-8
| 918 students
Rank: #33.
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6310 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Grades: PK-12
| 152 students
Rank: #44.
Greco Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6925 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6926
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6926
Grades: 6-8
| 681 students
Rank: #55.
Woodmont Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10402 N 56th St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 708-1596
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 708-1596
Grades: K-8
| 697 students
33617, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cato Classical Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ivrit-hebrew Language Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4801 E Fowler Ave Ste 100
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3989
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3989
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
405 S Riverhills Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
11801 Usf Bull Run St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
Usfpatel Intermediate Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
11801 Bull Run
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Grades: 4-5
| 70 students
Usfpatel Primary Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
11801 Bull Run Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Grades: PK-3
| 138 students
Village Of Excellence Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4600 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 374-9972
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 374-9972
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33617, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33617, FL include Focus Academy, Pizzo K-8 School and Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence.
How many public middle schools are located in 33617?
5 public middle schools are located in 33617.
What is the racial composition of students in 33617?
33617 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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