For the 2025 school year, there are 76 public middle schools serving 41,986 students in Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tampa, FL are Terrace Community Middle School, Horizon Charter School Of Tampa and Williams Middle Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tampa, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Tampa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tampa, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terrace Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10735 Raulerson Ranch Road
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Williams Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5020 N 47th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8600
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Coleman Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1724 S Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1005 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5682
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5682
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Roland Park K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1510 N Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5212
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5212
Gr: K-8 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Farnell Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13912 Nine Eagles Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1640
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,200 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Tinker K-8 School
(Math: 74% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Rampello K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
802 E Washington St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Gr: K-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7705 Gunn Highway
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Gr: K-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Carrollwood K-8 School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3516 Mcfarland Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Gr: PK-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Benito Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10101 Cross Creek Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4694
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4694
Gr: 6-8 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1313.
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9659 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Gr: K-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Trinity School For Children
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Gr: K-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Ferrell Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4302 N 24th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5608
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5608
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
Progress Village Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8113 Zinnia Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 671-5110
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 671-5110
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1717.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17400 Commerce Park Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-1180
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-1180
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1818.
Hillsborough Virtual School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Gr: K-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1919.
Turner-bartels K-8 School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9190 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-9066
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-9066
Gr: PK-8 | 1,398 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2020.
Hill Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7325
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7325
Gr: 6-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Gr: K-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2222.
Henderson Hammock Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10322 Henderson Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 739-6633
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 739-6633
Gr: K-8 | 1,151 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14303 Citrus Pointe Dr
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 792-5125
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 792-5125
Gr: 6-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Stewart Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1125 W Spruce St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 276-5691
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 276-5691
Gr: 6-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2525.
Davidsen Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10501 Montague St
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 558-5300
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 558-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 N Falkenburg Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Hillsborough Girls Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9506 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 630-4513
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 630-4513
Gr: 4-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Lake Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9504 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7240
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7240
Gr: 4-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Tampa Residential Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9508 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3030.
Franklin Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3915 E 21st Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 744-8108
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 744-8108
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3131.
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6771 Madison Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Gr: K-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3232.
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3415 N 16th St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5717
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5717
Gr: 6-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3333.
Webb Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6035 Hanley Rd
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 872-5351
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 872-5351
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4702 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5230
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5230
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
Florida Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13008 N Telecom Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Gr: K-12 | 5,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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Tampa, Florida 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4903 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
3304 Sanchez St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Gr: K-4 | 164 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Aparicio-levy Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10119 E Ellicott St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
9020 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Brewster Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Bryan Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Cahoon Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2312 E Yukon St
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
6213 E. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Childrens Services Child And Family Counseling Ser (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Gr: 6-12
11602 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Community Charter School Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1251 E Fowler Ave Ste A
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Gr: K-8
5701 E Hillsborough Ave, Ste 2
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Gr: PK
East Tampa Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
4309 N 34th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Gr: K-2 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
4701 E Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Gr: K-5 | 190 students
Erwin Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2010 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Ese Birth Thru Age 5 (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1202 E Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7520
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7520
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Excel Charter School Hillsborough (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3627 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
15316 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 961-8701
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 961-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Hillsborough County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0p.o. Box 3408
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-405
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-405
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Ican Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-4000
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-4000
Gr: K-8
Idea Hope (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5050 E.10th Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 272-4000
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 272-4000
Gr: K-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tampa, FL include Terrace Community Middle School, Horizon Charter School Of Tampa and Williams Middle Magnet School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tampa?
76 public middle schools are located in Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in Tampa?
Tampa public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tampa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tampa include: Wilson Middle School vs. Coleman Middle School, Davidsen Middle School vs. Farnell Middle School, Liberty Middle School vs. Benito Middle School
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