Benito Middle School

Summary:

Benito Middle School is a public middle school in Tampa, Florida, serving 1,017 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45th out of 68 districts in the state, Benito Middle School stands out as a high-performing and diverse institution.

Academically, Benito Middle School consistently outperforms the district and state averages, with exceptional proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (98%), Geometry (100%), and Civics (80%) end-of-course exams, compared to 56%, 54%, and 65% for the Hillsborough district, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 27.53% White, 26.94% African American, 24.58% Hispanic, 13.08% Asian, and 7.57% two or more races, is higher than many nearby schools, such as Buchanan Middle School and Jennings Middle School. While Benito Middle School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 30.7% in the 2022-2023 school year, this rate is still lower than some of its neighbors.

Benito Middle School's higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.83% to 48.36% over the past few years, indicates a significant proportion of economically disadvantaged students. However, the school's ability to maintain strong academic outcomes despite these challenges is commendable. As the Hillsborough School District and Benito Middle School continue to address areas for improvement, such as chronic absenteeism, the school's track record of academic excellence and diverse student population make it a standout institution within the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 10101 Cross Creek Blvd
       Tampa, FL  33647


(813) 631-4694

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
343rd of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,313 Help


Students who attend Benito Middle School usually attend:

High:    Wharton High School

Feeder schools for Benito Middle School:

Elementary:    Heritage Elementary School
    Hunter's Green Elementary School
    Pride Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  1,017

Racial breakdown:

White:
27.5%
African American:
26.9%
Hispanic:
24.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Benito Middle School ranks better than 71.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 9th among 43 ranked middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.76. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Benito Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (27.5%), African American (26.9%), Hispanic (24.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benito Middle School is 19.7, which is the 19th best among 43 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benito Middle School is $8,313. 30 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Benito Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Benito Middle School 343rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Benito Middle School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

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

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Rank History for Benito Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.26 81st 593 86.3%
2005 74.98 128th 602 78.7%
2006 76.27 145th 675 78.5%
2007 79.28 127th 736 82.7%
2008 79.40 134th 740 81.9%
2009 78.56 146th 780 81.3%
2010 79.60 141st 839 83.2%
2011 77.88 184th 891 79.3%
2012 71.61 237th 897 73.6%
2013 71.99 247th 956 74.2%
2014 71.49 267th 999 73.3%
2016 68.70 287th 997 71.2%
2017 71.63 273rd 1031 73.5%
2018 67.07 317th 1035 69.4%
2019 64.28 366th 1099 66.7%
2021 67.46 331st 1136 70.9%
2022 70.41 297th 1148 74.1%
2023 68.11 345th 1177 70.7%
2024 68.76 343rd 1196 71.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Thursday, May 4, 2017

Open Quote This school is terrible. The environment is so negative for students its ridiculous. The administration all have their heads in the sand and operate from fear. The only thing keeping this school alive is Noble - and i heard she is leaving because of the way other staff members treat her. She is one of the best human beings I've ever had the chance to meet. She goes above and beyond to create lifelong relationships with students. Students learn from her because she genuinely cares. She goes beyond the 'hello how are you' to learn about interests, struggles and lives. She is always getting shade from other teachers because students like her and its so sad to see that happen to such a great teacher. She is the most overlooked underrated staff there and should get a medal for all she does. She is the kind of person that makes a difference. She is the one that changes lives. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Benito Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 637 389 61 156 1 n/a n/a 0 1244
1999 728 349 57 183 6 n/a n/a 0 1323
2000 844 400 72 226 7 n/a n/a 0 1549
2001 889 445 97 263 6 n/a n/a 0 1700
2002 622 259 77 172 3 n/a n/a 0 1133
2003 622 259 77 172 3 n/a n/a 0 1133
2004 666 309 71 209 4 n/a n/a 0 1259
2005 726 373 85 253 8 n/a n/a 0 1445
2006 744 370 96 288 11 n/a n/a 0 1509
2007 548 251 81 243 7 n/a n/a 60 1190
2008 524 249 78 238 3 n/a n/a 62 1154
2009 510 274 87 211 4 n/a n/a 76 1162
2010 479 273 78 209 5 n/a n/a 76 1120
2011 430 270 94 256 5 2 57 0 1114
2012 414 307 92 255 3 2 61 0 1134
2013 380 284 85 270 3 3 57 0 1082
2014 397 283 70 247 6 2 49 0 1054
2015 407 283 73 227 3 2 58 0 1053
2016 386 262 79 252 5 7 52 0 1043
2017 376 258 98 257 3 5 58 0 1055
2018 370 263 98 297 1 3 52 0 1084
2019 336 275 125 287 1 1 57 0 1082
2020 326 262 146 288 1 4 61 0 1088
2021 289 244 144 260 1 4 67 0 1009
2022 304 266 127 249 1 3 75 0 1025
2023 280 274 133 250 1 2 77 0 1017

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benito Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 1244 65.0 19.1 35.1
1999 1323 80.0 16.5 28.3
2000 1549 86.0 18.0 26.3
2001 1700 93.0 18.3 29.4
2002 1133 60.0 18.9 30.5
2003 1133 60.0 18.9 30.5
2004 1259 61.0 20.6 31.6
2005 1445 72.0 20.1 35.7
2006 1509 84.0 18.0 32.4
2007 1190 62.0 19.2 30.4
2008 1154 70.5 16.4 31.4
2009 1162 75.8 16.1 37.1
2010 1120 71.0 15.7 39.9
2011 1114 66.0 16.8 39.9
2012 1134 63.5 17.8 41.4
2013 1082 68.0 15.9 44.5
2014 1054 60.0 17.5 45.7
2015 1053 63.0 16.7 44.9
2016 1043 61.0 17.0 46.3
2017 1055 59.0 17.8 46
2018 1084 58.0 18.6 48.8
2019 1082 55.0 19.6 45.7
2020 1088 60.5 17.9 45.4
2021 1009 56.5 17.8 48.4
2022 1025 53.5 19.1 42.8
2023 1017 51.5 19.7 47.2

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 Benito Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 1244 65.0 19.1 35.1
1999 1323 80.0 16.5 28.3
2000 1549 86.0 18.0 26.3
2001 1700 93.0 18.3 29.4
2002 1133 60.0 18.9 30.5
2003 1133 60.0 18.9 30.5
2004 1259 61.0 20.6 31.6
2005 1445 72.0 20.1 35.7
2006 1509 84.0 18.0 32.4
2007 1190 62.0 19.2 30.4
2008 1154 70.5 16.4 31.4
2009 1162 75.8 16.1 37.1
2010 1120 71.0 15.7 39.9
2011 1114 66.0 16.8 39.9
2012 1134 63.5 17.8 41.4
2013 1082 68.0 15.9 44.5
2014 1054 60.0 17.5 45.7
2015 1053 63.0 16.7 44.9
2016 1043 61.0 17.0 46.3
2017 1055 59.0 17.8 46
2018 1084 58.0 18.6 48.8
2019 1082 55.0 19.6 45.7
2020 1088 60.5 17.9 45.4
2021 1009 56.5 17.8 48.4
2022 1025 53.5 19.1 42.8
2023 1017 51.5 19.7 47.2

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 Benito Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $243 (3.6%) $6,545 (96.4%) $6,788
2019 $251 (3.6%) $6,769 (96.4%) $7,020
2020 $348 (4.6%) $7,137 (95.4%) $7,485
2021 $900 (11.6%) $6,868 (88.4%) $7,768
2022 $804 (10.3%) $6,979 (89.7%) $7,782
2023 $1,381 (16.6%) $6,932 (83.4%) $8,313

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benito 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 366th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 345th of 1177 Middle schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Benito Middle School)6167
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5352
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Benito Middle School)5260
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)4945
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Benito Middle School)6058
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5449
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Benito Middle School)7119
 52%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)6226
 36%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Benito Middle School)6459
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5347
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Benito Middle School)3858
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)3147
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Benito Middle School)5750
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)4741
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Benito Middle School)8578
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)6764
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Benito Middle School)9599
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)6360
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Benito Middle School)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough)5753
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10821017
 6%
African American275274
 0.4%
American Indian11
Asian125133
 6.4%
Hispanic287250
 12.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White336280
 16.7%
Two or More Races5777
 35.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.7%47.2%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Benito Middle School

Students who attend Benito Middle School usually go on to attend Wharton High School

Students at Benito Middle School are 28% White, 27% African American, 25% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,017 students attended Benito Middle School.

Benito Middle School ranks 343rd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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