Terrace Community Middle School

Summary:

Terrace Community Middle School is a public charter middle school in Thonotosassa, Florida, serving 659 students in grades 6-8. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, outperforming the Hillsborough School District and the state of Florida in academic achievement.

Terrace Community Middle School stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 19th out of 1,196 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 25.04% White, 13.05% African American, 13.96% Hispanic, 40.36% Asian, 0.91% Native American, and 6.68% two or more races, is significantly more diverse than nearby schools like Ferrell Middle Magnet School and Franklin Middle Magnet School, which tend to have a higher concentration of African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, Terrace Community Middle School has a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 1.5% to 7.2%, compared to the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 12.6% to 62.4%.

The school's exceptional academic performance is further highlighted by its high proficiency rates on state assessments, significantly outperforming the Hillsborough School District and the state of Florida. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Terrace Community Middle School had a 96% proficiency rate in Algebra 1, 100% in Geometry, and 97% in Civics, compared to the district's 56%, 54%, and 65% proficiency rates, respectively. This exceptional performance is coupled with a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4.86% to 6.36%, in contrast with the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 45.03% to 92.93%.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

10735 Raulerson Ranch Road
Tampa, FL 33367

(813) 450-3518

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,117

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 658

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

42.6%

White:

24.0%

Hispanic:

14.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Terrace Community Middle School ranks better than 98.4% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 43 ranked middle schools in the Hillsborough School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.91. (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 Student population at Terrace Community Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (42.6%), White (24%), Hispanic (14.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 3.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Terrace Community Middle School is 18.2, which is the 7^th best among 43 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Terrace Community Middle School employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Terrace Community Middle School is $10,117, which is the 9^th highest among 43 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Terrace Community Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Terrace Community Middle School 19^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Terrace Community 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 Terrace Community Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	95.63	11^th	593	98.1%
2005	97.41	5^th	602	99.2%
2006	95.17	14^th	675	97.9%
2007	93.54	24^th	736	96.7%
2008	94.55	16^th	740	97.8%
2009	94.73	14^th	780	98.2%
2010	93.89	14^th	839	98.3%
2011	94.60	14^th	891	98.4%
2012	97.14	8^th	897	99.1%
2013	97.33	10^th	956	99.0%
2014	97.42	10^th	999	99.0%
2016	97.53	11^th	997	98.9%
2017	97.49	9^th	1031	99.1%
2018	96.61	18^th	1035	98.3%
2019	95.88	25^th	1099	97.7%
2021	97.76	9^th	1136	99.2%
2022	97.27	17^th	1148	98.5%
2023	96.36	21^st	1177	98.2%
2024	95.91	19^th	1196	98.4%

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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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Enrollment information for Terrace Community Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	91	20	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	120
2000	124	17	3	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	158
2001	127	14	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
2002	177	37	20	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
2003	177	37	20	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
2004	186	46	24	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	285
2005	201	44	28	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	308
2006	233	37	36	43	2	n/a	n/a	0	351
2007	246	44	40	48	3	n/a	n/a	19	400
2008	297	58	55	71	3	n/a	n/a	22	506
2009	316	56	62	66	1	n/a	n/a	27	528
2010	352	84	82	84	1	n/a	n/a	37	640
2011	341	79	96	90	3	0	35	0	644
2012	323	80	110	104	2	0	41	0	660
2013	305	74	121	114	3	0	43	0	660
2014	294	68	133	117	3	1	43	0	659
2015	289	61	161	104	3	1	41	0	660
2016	287	65	163	103	2	1	39	0	660
2017	271	73	171	103	2	1	39	0	660
2018	272	73	168	103	4	1	39	0	660
2019	243	76	200	104	2	1	34	0	660
2020	211	81	237	86	3	0	42	0	660
2021	175	92	258	79	5	0	47	0	656
2022	169	91	259	88	7	0	46	0	660
2023	165	86	266	92	6	0	44	0	659
2024	158	79	280	95	5	2	39	0	658

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 Terrace Community Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	120	0.0	0.0	11.7
2000	158	0.0	0.0	10.8
2001	159	0.0	0.0	6.3
2002	259	0.0	n/a	9.3
2003	259	0.0	n/a	9.3
2004	285	n/a	n/a	10.5
2005	308	0.0	n/a	9.7
2006	351	n/a	n/a	8.8
2007	400	n/a	n/a	8.9
2008	506	n/a	n/a	0.8
2009	528	n/a	n/a	8
2010	640	30.5	20.9	13.3
2011	644	37.0	17.4	15.4
2012	660	46.0	14.3	13
2013	660	45.0	14.6	13.8
2014	659	46.0	14.3	17
2015	660	47.0	14.0	5.9
2016	660	44.0	15.0	5.5
2017	660	47.0	14.0	3.3
2018	660	51.0	12.9	9.8
2019	660	37.0	17.8	8.2
2020	660	36.0	18.3	8
2021	656	36.0	18.2	6.3
2022	660	38.0	17.3	6.4
2023	659	37.0	17.8	4.9
2024	658	36.0	18.2	3.3

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 Terrace Community Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	120	0.0	0.0	11.7
2000	158	0.0	0.0	10.8
2001	159	0.0	0.0	6.3
2002	259	0.0	n/a	9.3
2003	259	0.0	n/a	9.3
2004	285	n/a	n/a	10.5
2005	308	0.0	n/a	9.7
2006	351	n/a	n/a	8.8
2007	400	n/a	n/a	8.9
2008	506	n/a	n/a	0.8
2009	528	n/a	n/a	8
2010	640	30.5	20.9	13.3
2011	644	37.0	17.4	15.4
2012	660	46.0	14.3	13
2013	660	45.0	14.6	13.8
2014	659	46.0	14.3	17
2015	660	47.0	14.0	5.9
2016	660	44.0	15.0	5.5
2017	660	47.0	14.0	3.3
2018	660	51.0	12.9	9.8
2019	660	37.0	17.8	8.2
2020	660	36.0	18.3	8
2021	656	36.0	18.2	6.3
2022	660	38.0	17.3	6.4
2023	659	37.0	17.8	4.9
2024	658	36.0	18.2	3.3

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 Terrace Community Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$7,021 (100.0%)	$7,021
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$7,063 (100.0%)	$7,063
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$7,070 (100.0%)	$7,070
2021	$126 (1.7%)	$7,269 (98.3%)	$7,395
2022	$495 (5.5%)	$8,563 (94.5%)	$9,058
2023	$1,571 (15.5%)	$8,546 (84.5%)	$10,117

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Terrace Community 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 25^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 21^st of 1177 Middle schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Terrace Community Middle School)	87	85	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Terrace Community Middle School)	91	88	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Terrace Community Middle School)	90	89	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Terrace Community Middle School)	97	93	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	62	26	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Terrace Community Middle School)	89	94	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Science (Terrace Community Middle School)	85	85
8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Terrace Community Middle School)	98	94	4%
End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)	67	64	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Terrace Community Middle School)	94	98	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	660	659	0.2%
African American	76	86	13.2%
American Indian	2	6	200%
Asian	200	266	33%
Hispanic	104	92	11.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	243	165	32.1%
Two or More Races	34	44	29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.2%	4.9%	3.3%

Schools Near Terrace Community 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
Terrace Community Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	10735 Raulerson Ranch Road	Tampa	33367	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 450-3518	658	36	18.2	3.3%	158 (24.0%)	79 (12.0%)	95 (14.4%)	280 (42.6%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (5.9%)	95.9	19^th of 1196 public middle schools	98.4%		96.4	21^st of 1177 public middle schools	98.2%	2	89.0	89.0	88.0	94.0		94.0	78.0	96.0	100.0	97.0	$10,117	$1,571	$8,546
Greco Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	6925 E Fowler Ave	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 987-6926	681	39	17.4	75.9%	90 (13.2%)	336 (49.3%)	193 (28.3%)	16 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	43 (6.3%)	8.9	1115^th of 1196 public middle schools	6.8%		10.1	1082^nd of 1177 public middle schools	8.1%	33	27.0	16.0	20.0	20.0	13.0	27.0	17.0	92.0		34.0	$11,537	$3,443	$8,093
Jennings Middle School	Public	6-8	9325 Governors Run Dr	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-4575	758	38	20.2	76.4%	147 (19.4%)	296 (39.1%)	287 (37.9%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (2.6%)	8.7	1118^th of 1196 public middle schools	6.5%		11.1	1072^nd of 1177 public middle schools	8.9%	46	27.0	18.0	20.0	22.0	10.0	20.0	20.0	54.0		52.0	$9,592	$2,673	$6,919
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
Excelsior Prep Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2156 University Square Mall	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 644-9060	20	0		85.0%	1 (5.0%)	6 (30.0%)	13 (65.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Williams Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5020 N 47th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 744-8600	847	40	21.4	36.7%	117 (13.8%)	289 (34.1%)	158 (18.7%)	241 (28.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	36 (4.3%)	87.3	120^th of 1196 public middle schools	90.0%		90.7	76^th of 1177 public middle schools	93.5%	44	75.0	78.0	79.0	77.0	23.0	82.0	82.0	95.0	100.0	87.0	$8,751	$1,336	$7,415
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	17400 Commerce Park Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-1180	948	52	18.2	46.1%	195 (20.6%)	244 (25.7%)	343 (36.2%)	107 (11.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (5.9%)	56.4	498^th of 1196 public middle schools	58.4%		59.5	438^th of 1177 public middle schools	62.8%	60	52.0	51.0	51.0	56.0	38.0	67.0	52.0	90.0	100.0	75.0	$8,805	$1,567	$7,238
Benito Middle School	Public	6-8	10101 Cross Creek Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4694	1,016	50	20.5	37.5%	274 (27.0%)	279 (27.5%)	224 (22.0%)	153 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	84 (8.3%)	68.8	343^rd of 1196 public middle schools	71.3%		68.1	345^th of 1177 public middle schools	70.7%	2	71.0	61.0	59.0	62.0	25.0	67.0	57.0	98.0	100.0	80.0	$8,313	$1,381	$6,932
Sligh Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2011 E Sligh Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5596	574	30	19.1	77.7%	29 (5.1%)	369 (64.3%)	157 (27.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.4%)	23.8	946^th of 1196 public middle schools	20.9%		16	1030^th of 1177 public middle schools	12.5%	84	41.0	35.0	31.0	45.0	22.0	39.0	24.0	90.0		56.0	$10,305	$2,592	$7,712
Ferrell Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4302 N 24th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5608	421	24	17.9	64.4%	69 (16.4%)	178 (42.3%)	139 (33.0%)	10 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.5%)	58.2	469^th of 1196 public middle schools	60.8%		64.9	382^nd of 1177 public middle schools	67.5%	87	52.0	52.0	54.0	62.0	50.0	77.0	40.0	100.0		75.0	$10,997	$2,258	$8,740

Frequently Asked Questions about Terrace Community Middle School

What district is Terrace Community Middle School in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of Terrace Community Middle School?

Students at Terrace Community Middle School are 43% Asian, 24% White, 14% Hispanic, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Is Terrace Community Middle School a good school?

Yes! Terrace Community Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 19^th of 1196 Florida middle schools.

How many students attend Terrace Community Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 658 students attended Terrace Community Middle School.

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