Is Turkey Creek Middle School a good school?

Turkey Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 13.8% of Florida middle schools.

How many students attend Turkey Creek Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,026 students attended Turkey Creek Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Turkey Creek Middle School?

Students at Turkey Creek Middle School are 64% Hispanic, 27% White, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Turkey Creek Middle School attend?

Students who attend Turkey Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Durant High School

Turkey Creek Middle School

Summary:

Turkey Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Plant City, Florida, serving 978 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Turkey Creek Middle School faces several key challenges. It has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate (39.4%) compared to nearby schools like Bell Creek Academy (13.8%) and Randall Middle School (15.0%). The school also consistently underperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 31%, 29%, and 24% of students proficient or better in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade English Language Arts, respectively. Additionally, 73.52% of Turkey Creek students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the surrounding schools.

When compared to nearby schools, Turkey Creek Middle School's performance is concerning. For example, Bell Creek Academy, a public charter school just 8.82 miles away, consistently outperforms Turkey Creek in test scores. The high chronic absenteeism rate and large proportion of economically disadvantaged students at Turkey Creek Middle School may be contributing factors to its academic challenges, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and community partnerships to improve the educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

5005 S Turkey Creek Rd
Plant City, FL 33567

(813) 757-9442

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1031^st of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,722

Students who attend Turkey Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:

Durant High School

Feeder schools for Turkey Creek Middle School:

Elementary:	Dover Elementary
	Pinecrest Elementary School
	Robinson Elementary School
	Trapnell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Number of students: 1,026

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.3%

White:

27.2%

African American:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Turkey Creek Middle School ranks worse than 86.2% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 33^rd among 43 ranked middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.52. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.3%), White (27.2%), African American (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turkey Creek Middle School is 22.8. 38 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Turkey Creek Middle School employs 45 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turkey Creek Middle School is $8,722. 26 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Turkey Creek Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Turkey Creek Middle School 1031^st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Turkey Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Turkey Creek Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	54.23	295^th	593	50.3%
2005	41.19	389^th	602	35.4%
2006	47.42	376^th	675	44.3%
2007	51.55	383^rd	736	48.0%
2008	43.04	465^th	740	37.2%
2009	46.75	453^rd	780	41.9%
2010	39.04	560^th	839	33.3%
2011	37.47	603^rd	891	32.3%
2012	27.02	670^th	897	25.3%
2013	36.42	623^rd	956	34.8%
2014	32.59	677^th	999	32.2%
2016	20.86	815^th	997	18.3%
2017	23.22	814^th	1031	21.0%
2018	20.45	849^th	1035	18.0%
2019	22.23	881^st	1099	19.8%
2021	19.90	937^th	1136	17.5%
2022	22.23	927^th	1148	19.3%
2023	21.29	957^th	1177	18.7%
2024	17.52	1031^st	1196	13.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, February 27, 2021

The staff has completely given up on the children, their only outlet is suspension! it doesnt matter what your child is dealing with physically or emotionally...they all turn a blind eye! They talk with you as if they care and are concerned, but really they gave up months ago! alo...if ur child has an IEP or A 504...dont expect it to be followed. apparently only ONE of my daughters diagnoses were put on her 504...causing alot of trouble! This school is by far the worst, known best for its fights!! Think again before subjecting your child to this kind of atmosphere! Close Quote

by a teacher on FaceBook
Sunday, February 22, 2015

The teachers at this school are caring and truly interested in helping all students reach their potential. Safety is at a premium and fighting is almost non-existent. I think this a wonderful school with small class sizes and a caring community. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Turkey Creek Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1024	150	9	88	5	n/a	n/a	0	1276
1989	970	137	6	102	2	n/a	n/a	0	1217
1990	923	142	9	136	1	n/a	n/a	0	1211
1991	905	149	7	156	2	n/a	n/a	0	1219
1992	963	174	8	208	2	n/a	n/a	0	1355
1993	993	178	7	178	1	n/a	n/a	0	1357
1994	1055	169	9	197	2	n/a	n/a	0	1432
1995	1221	79	18	264	4	n/a	n/a	0	1586
1996	1221	79	18	264	4	n/a	n/a	0	1586
1997	1136	74	15	277	6	n/a	n/a	0	1508
1998	1148	73	18	275	6	n/a	n/a	0	1520
1999	1118	80	13	295	9	n/a	n/a	0	1515
2000	1187	82	11	312	11	n/a	n/a	0	1603
2001	833	74	4	295	9	n/a	n/a	0	1215
2002	788	94	6	350	6	n/a	n/a	0	1244
2003	788	94	6	350	6	n/a	n/a	0	1244
2004	679	76	8	376	7	n/a	n/a	0	1146
2005	649	66	6	358	6	n/a	n/a	0	1085
2006	650	73	5	355	5	n/a	n/a	0	1088
2007	618	60	4	404	0	n/a	n/a	21	1107
2008	594	70	5	421	0	n/a	n/a	23	1113
2009	604	73	9	440	2	n/a	n/a	28	1156
2010	539	74	8	414	4	n/a	n/a	22	1061
2011	486	75	5	436	5	1	20	0	1028
2012	445	54	7	435	5	1	16	0	963
2013	440	52	4	442	7	1	14	0	960
2014	429	56	6	499	9	0	15	0	1014
2015	406	55	5	510	5	0	18	0	999
2016	369	50	6	518	5	1	16	0	965
2017	339	62	10	546	4	0	19	0	980
2018	279	65	8	587	1	1	20	0	961
2019	301	58	7	609	0	1	18	0	994
2020	308	73	8	657	1	1	15	0	1063
2021	253	62	5	603	1	1	15	0	940
2022	250	56	5	614	1	1	15	0	942
2023	253	56	4	644	0	1	20	0	978
2024	279	59	2	660	0	0	26	0	1026

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Turkey Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1276	86.0	14.8	34
1989	1217	77.0	15.8	35.5
1990	1211	74.0	16.3	37
1991	1219	73.0	16.6	40
1992	1355	76.0	17.8	41.6
1993	1357	82.0	16.5	40
1994	1432	85.0	16.8	36.8
1995	1586	86.0	18.4	35.4
1996	1586	86.0	18.4	35.4
1997	1508	84.0	18.0	34.4
1998	1520	83.0	18.3	38
1999	1515	84.0	18.0	36.8
2000	1603	86.0	18.6	33.5
2001	1215	73.0	16.6	46.4
2002	1244	78.0	15.9	53
2003	1244	78.0	15.9	53
2004	1146	75.0	15.3	56.4
2005	1085	76.0	14.3	59.7
2006	1088	70.0	15.5	58.8
2007	1107	52.0	21.3	61.6
2008	1113	78.0	14.3	62
2009	1156	81.1	15.0	64.1
2010	1061	74.0	14.3	68.8
2011	1028	69.5	14.7	71.7
2012	963	65.0	14.8	73.2
2013	960	71.0	13.5	74
2014	1014	69.0	14.6	78.4
2015	999	71.0	14.0	79.8
2016	965	69.0	13.9	77.3
2017	980	71.0	13.8	78.9
2018	961	72.0	13.3	84.3
2019	994	64.5	15.4	83.5
2020	1063	63.5	16.7	81.8
2021	940	60.0	15.6	86.3
2022	942	53.0	17.7	79.8
2023	978	52.5	18.6	73.5
2024	1026	45.0	22.8	72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Turkey Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1276	86.0	14.8	34
1989	1217	77.0	15.8	35.5
1990	1211	74.0	16.3	37
1991	1219	73.0	16.6	40
1992	1355	76.0	17.8	41.6
1993	1357	82.0	16.5	40
1994	1432	85.0	16.8	36.8
1995	1586	86.0	18.4	35.4
1996	1586	86.0	18.4	35.4
1997	1508	84.0	18.0	34.4
1998	1520	83.0	18.3	38
1999	1515	84.0	18.0	36.8
2000	1603	86.0	18.6	33.5
2001	1215	73.0	16.6	46.4
2002	1244	78.0	15.9	53
2003	1244	78.0	15.9	53
2004	1146	75.0	15.3	56.4
2005	1085	76.0	14.3	59.7
2006	1088	70.0	15.5	58.8
2007	1107	52.0	21.3	61.6
2008	1113	78.0	14.3	62
2009	1156	81.1	15.0	64.1
2010	1061	74.0	14.3	68.8
2011	1028	69.5	14.7	71.7
2012	963	65.0	14.8	73.2
2013	960	71.0	13.5	74
2014	1014	69.0	14.6	78.4
2015	999	71.0	14.0	79.8
2016	965	69.0	13.9	77.3
2017	980	71.0	13.8	78.9
2018	961	72.0	13.3	84.3
2019	994	64.5	15.4	83.5
2020	1063	63.5	16.7	81.8
2021	940	60.0	15.6	86.3
2022	942	53.0	17.7	79.8
2023	978	52.5	18.6	73.5
2024	1026	45.0	22.8	72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Turkey Creek Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$878 (11.0%)	$7,077 (89.0%)	$7,955
2019	$910 (11.2%)	$7,220 (88.8%)	$8,130
2020	$997 (12.4%)	$7,024 (87.6%)	$8,020
2021	$1,392 (15.8%)	$7,415 (84.2%)	$8,807
2022	$1,724 (19.2%)	$7,243 (80.8%)	$8,967
2023	$2,103 (24.1%)	$6,620 (75.9%)	$8,722

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Turkey Creek Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 881^st of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 957^th of 1177 Middle schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Turkey Creek Middle School)	35	33	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Turkey Creek Middle School)	42	29	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Turkey Creek Middle School)	32	35	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Turkey Creek Middle School)	52	11	41%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	62	26	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Turkey Creek Middle School)	30	26	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Turkey Creek Middle School)	11	35	24%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	31	47	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Turkey Creek Middle School)	26	15	11%
8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Turkey Creek Middle School)	57	52	5%
End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)	67	64	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Turkey Creek Middle School)	76	80	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	994	978	1.6%
African American	58	56	3.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	4	42.9%
Hispanic	609	644	5.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	301	253	15.9%
Two or More Races	18	20	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.5%	73.5%	10%

Schools Near Turkey Creek Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Turkey Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	5005 S Turkey Creek Rd	Plant City	33567	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9442	1,026	45	22.8	72.0%	279 (27.2%)	59 (5.8%)	660 (64.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.5%)	17.5	1031^st of 1196 public middle schools	13.8%		21.3	957^th of 1177 public middle schools	18.7%	74	31.0	29.0	24.0	39.0	14.0	38.0	23.0	77.0		59.0	$8,722	$2,103	$6,620
Mulrennan Middle School	Public	6-8	4215 Durant Rd	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 651-2100	1,166	58	20.1	38.7%	510 (43.7%)	158 (13.6%)	387 (33.2%)	43 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	64 (5.5%)	56.3	499^th of 1196 public middle schools	58.3%		63.1	402^nd of 1177 public middle schools	65.8%	97	53.0	55.0	49.0	60.0	38.0	59.0	53.0	86.0	100.0	80.0	$8,165	$1,555	$6,609
Tomlin Middle School	Public	6-8	501 N Woodrow Wilson St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9400	1,419	64	22.1	61.5%	473 (33.3%)	104 (7.3%)	783 (55.2%)	15 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	40 (2.8%)	31.5	847^th of 1196 public middle schools	29.2%		41.4	684^th of 1177 public middle schools	41.9%	163	40.0	36.0	33.0	44.0	19.0	54.0	36.0	77.0	90.0	60.0	$7,546	$1,589	$5,957
Marshall Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	18 S Maryland Ave	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 757-9360	1,058	56	19.0	69.2%	291 (27.5%)	140 (13.2%)	579 (54.7%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.5%)	32.9	824^th of 1196 public middle schools	31.1%		29.1	854^th of 1177 public middle schools	27.4%	30	50.0	39.0	38.0	38.0	18.0	55.0	29.0	74.0		51.0	$8,224	$1,854	$6,370
Randall Middle School	Public	6-8	16510 Fishhawk Blvd	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-3900	1,361	65	20.9	15.0%	898 (66.0%)	63 (4.6%)	235 (17.3%)	77 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	87 (6.4%)	88.2	104^th of 1196 public middle schools	91.3%		88.7	100^th of 1177 public middle schools	91.5%	4	78.0	77.0	71.0	82.0	47.0	84.0	73.0	94.0	98.0	94.0	$7,322	$1,174	$6,148
Mann Middle School	Public	6-8	409 E Jersey Ave	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8400	729	32	23.1	65.3%	196 (26.9%)	183 (25.1%)	298 (40.9%)	13 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (5.2%)	17.8	1026^th of 1196 public middle schools	14.2%		21.2	958^th of 1177 public middle schools	18.6%	68	39.0	26.0	31.0	35.0	28.0	31.0	20.0	71.0		34.0	$9,284	$1,724	$7,560
Burns Middle School	Public	6-8	615 Brooker Rd	Brandon	33511	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8383	1,192	61	19.7	39.1%	542 (45.5%)	129 (10.8%)	367 (30.8%)	45 (3.8%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	103 (8.6%)	55.5	508^th of 1196 public middle schools	57.5%		61.8	414^th of 1177 public middle schools	64.8%	94	59.0	54.0	48.0	62.0	34.0	57.0	48.0	73.0	100.0	65.0	$8,225	$1,415	$6,811
McLane Middle School	Public	6-8	306 N Knights Ave	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8100	652	33	20.0	74.5%	75 (11.5%)	313 (48.0%)	219 (33.6%)	13 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.4%)	15	1052^nd of 1196 public middle schools	12.0%		16.5	1024^th of 1177 public middle schools	13.0%	28	24.0	22.0	24.0	34.0	15.0	40.0	23.0	49.0		38.0	$8,347	$2,066	$6,281
Burnett Middle School	Public	6-8	1010 N Kingsway Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-6745	592	27	22.3	67.9%	178 (30.1%)	170 (28.7%)	205 (34.6%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.4%)	13.6	1071^st of 1196 public middle schools	10.5%		17.4	1008^th of 1177 public middle schools	14.4%	63	38.0	25.0	27.0	28.0	12.0	28.0	17.0	59.0		41.0	$10,328	$2,469	$7,857
Barrington Middle School	Public	6-8	5925 Village Center Dr	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 657-7266	1,279	63	20.3	35.8%	588 (46.0%)	140 (10.9%)	403 (31.5%)	61 (4.8%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (6.5%)	67.6	357^th of 1196 public middle schools	70.2%		72.2	295^th of 1177 public middle schools	74.9%	62	61.0	65.0	53.0	67.0	36.0	69.0	55.0	82.0	97.0	75.0	$7,210	$1,329	$5,881

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