Middleton High School

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Middleton High School ranks 394 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Middleton High School is a public high school located in Tampa, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,511. 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.

Middleton High School stands out from nearby schools like Chamberlain High School, Tampa Bay Technical High School, and King High School with its significantly higher percentage of African American students (47.39%) and lower academic performance across various metrics, including graduation rates, chronic absenteeism, and standardized test scores. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 89.1% in 2018-2019 to 79.6% in 2022-2023, and its chronic absenteeism rate reached an alarming 53.3% in 2022-2023, much higher than the surrounding schools.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Middleton High School, ranging from 57.31% to 65.3% over the past few years, suggests that the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the academic challenges the school faces. However, the data also indicates pockets of academic success, such as the school's performance in EOC/Geometry and EOC/Biology 1, which could serve as a foundation for broader improvements. Addressing the root causes of the school's high absenteeism and low academic performance will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that considers the unique socioeconomic factors and challenges faced by the Middleton High School community.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

4801 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33610

(813) 233-3360

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
394^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,460

Feeder schools for Middleton High School:

Elementary:	Edison Elementary School
	Potter Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 1,511

Racial breakdown:

African American:

47.4%

Hispanic:

20.0%

Asian:

15.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middleton High School ranks better than 51.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 19^th among 42 ranked high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.3. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Middleton High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 Middleton High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (47.4%), Hispanic (20%), Asian (15.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middleton High School is 20.6, which is the 18^th best among 42 high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Middleton High School employs 73 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middleton High School is $9,460, which is the 9^th highest among 42 high schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Middleton High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Middleton High School 394^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Middleton High 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 Middleton High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	58.84	208^th	484	57.0%
2005	57.22	220^th	487	54.8%
2006	51.96	241^st	477	49.5%
2007	31.83	393^rd	563	30.2%
2008	29.53	419^th	577	27.4%
2009	29.02	435^th	587	25.9%
2010	28.78	463^rd	620	25.3%
2011	24.47	485^th	622	22.0%
2012	23.25	455^th	606	24.9%
2013	31.24	451^st	648	30.4%
2014	34.69	446^th	687	35.1%
2016	49.37	280^th	693	59.6%
2017	54.36	245^th	714	65.7%
2018	44.83	334^th	716	53.4%
2019	41.99	371^st	734	49.5%
2021	38.37	381^st	746	48.9%
2022	39.40	396^th	774	48.8%
2023	37.51	417^th	792	47.3%
2024	42.30	394^th	807	51.2%

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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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by a citizen
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

I opened Middleton Magnet HS in 2002 after spending 39 years in the latest digital electronic hardware and software technology.from TS cryptography through decades of Miniaturization. The students in Computer and Network classes were physically involved in their education, by rebuilding hundreds of donated computers and getting them into the hands of those who would use them for educational purposes. We introduced video security cameras into the school after a tense meeting with the School District. The students installed 8 cameras in the classroom and set up cameras in other teachers rooms. The student performance in state and national competition ( Skills USA and FBLA) was multi-championships. The students opened their own computer repair companies and stepped into the Cyber-security industry. They learned because they were hands-on involved and I respect them and their families for the time and energy spent making them the best they can be. They are the best. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Middleton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	213	960	25	170	2	n/a	n/a	0	1370
2003	213	960	25	170	2	n/a	n/a	0	1370
2004	304	1301	36	256	5	n/a	n/a	0	1902
2005	338	1402	39	258	4	n/a	n/a	0	2041
2006	343	1400	39	237	4	n/a	n/a	0	2023
2007	268	1256	29	202	4	n/a	n/a	40	1799
2008	227	1187	26	184	5	n/a	n/a	38	1667
2009	170	930	26	168	4	n/a	n/a	37	1335
2010	121	829	9	156	4	n/a	n/a	14	1133
2011	119	806	11	188	3	1	23	0	1151
2012	137	814	13	202	2	1	29	0	1198
2013	163	720	20	200	4	1	27	0	1135
2014	207	740	41	230	6	2	39	0	1265
2015	264	802	62	260	7	2	51	0	1448
2016	311	816	90	304	7	4	53	0	1585
2017	315	869	113	318	4	4	54	0	1677
2018	299	813	149	346	3	2	55	0	1667
2019	267	766	186	312	4	5	55	0	1595
2020	231	699	207	324	3	7	62	0	1533
2021	199	726	231	307	5	8	63	0	1539
2022	191	724	233	302	8	8	56	0	1522
2023	184	716	231	302	6	5	67	0	1511

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 Middleton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1370	48.0	28.5	58.4
2003	1370	48.0	28.5	58.4
2004	1902	78.0	24.4	56.3
2005	2041	88.0	23.2	60.5
2006	2023	53.0	38.2	57.3
2007	1799	91.0	19.8	62
2008	1667	124.0	13.4	65.5
2009	1335	109.5	12.8	71.2
2010	1133	83.0	13.6	76.8
2011	1151	81.0	14.2	79
2012	1198	84.3	14.2	76.5
2013	1135	101.0	11.2	75.4
2014	1265	87.0	14.5	73.7
2015	1448	93.0	15.5	73.1
2016	1585	107.0	14.8	68.1
2017	1677	107.0	15.6	67.7
2018	1667	106.0	15.7	67
2019	1595	90.0	17.7	63.4
2020	1533	90.5	16.9	61.4
2021	1539	84.6	18.1	65.3
2022	1522	76.5	19.8	61.7
2023	1511	73.0	20.6	57.3

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 Middleton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1370	48.0	28.5	58.4
2003	1370	48.0	28.5	58.4
2004	1902	78.0	24.4	56.3
2005	2041	88.0	23.2	60.5
2006	2023	53.0	38.2	57.3
2007	1799	91.0	19.8	62
2008	1667	124.0	13.4	65.5
2009	1335	109.5	12.8	71.2
2010	1133	83.0	13.6	76.8
2011	1151	81.0	14.2	79
2012	1198	84.3	14.2	76.5
2013	1135	101.0	11.2	75.4
2014	1265	87.0	14.5	73.7
2015	1448	93.0	15.5	73.1
2016	1585	107.0	14.8	68.1
2017	1677	107.0	15.6	67.7
2018	1667	106.0	15.7	67
2019	1595	90.0	17.7	63.4
2020	1533	90.5	16.9	61.4
2021	1539	84.6	18.1	65.3
2022	1522	76.5	19.8	61.7
2023	1511	73.0	20.6	57.3

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 Middleton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$795 (10.1%)	$7,102 (89.9%)	$7,897
2019	$551 (7.0%)	$7,340 (93.0%)	$7,891
2020	$669 (8.0%)	$7,735 (92.0%)	$8,404
2021	$942 (10.9%)	$7,728 (89.1%)	$8,670
2022	$1,311 (14.8%)	$7,572 (85.3%)	$8,882
2023	$1,637 (17.3%)	$7,823 (82.7%)	$9,460

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middleton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 371^st of 734 High schools	Ranks 417^th of 792 High schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Middleton High School)	56	46	10%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	50	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Middleton High School)	52	45	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	49	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Middleton High School)	56	58	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Hillsborough)	67	62	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Middleton High School)	64	54	10%
End of Course US History (Hillsborough)	73	65	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Middleton High School)	18	9	9%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Middleton High School)	42	35	7%
End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough)	57	53	4%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1595	1511	5.3%
African American	766	716	6.5%
American Indian	4	6	50%
Asian	186	231	24.2%
Hispanic	312	302	3.2%
Pacific Islander	5	5
White	267	184	31.1%
Two or More Races	55	67	21.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.4%	57.3%	6.1%

Schools Near Middleton High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (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 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Middleton High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4801 N 22nd St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 233-3360	1,511	73	20.6	57.3%	184 (12.2%)	716 (47.4%)	302 (20.0%)	231 (15.3%)	6 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	67 (4.4%)	42.3	394^th of 807 public high schools	51.2%		37.5	417^th of 792 public high schools	47.3%	23	55.0	46.0	10.0	54.0	61.0	59.0	$9,460	$1,637	$7,823
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	1933 E Hillsborough Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 739-0410	57	3	19.0	5.3%	4 (7.0%)	30 (52.6%)	18 (31.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.8%)								(n/a)
Carver Exceptional Center	Public	6-12	2934 E Hillsborough Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 236-3500	43	11	3.9	67.4%	8 (18.6%)	22 (51.2%)	11 (25.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.7%)								(n/a)							$54,234	$10,448	$43,785
Hillsborough High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5000 N Central Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5620	1,891	89	21.2	55.5%	305 (16.1%)	559 (29.6%)	803 (42.5%)	153 (8.1%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	66 (3.5%)	35.4	469^th of 807 public high schools	41.9%		33.6	465^th of 792 public high schools	41.3%	4	41.0	48.0	24.0	38.0	56.0	60.0	$7,935	$1,341	$6,594
Seminole Heights Charter High School	Public, Charter	7-12	4006 N Florida Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 234-0809	239	4	59.7	71.5%	18 (7.5%)	132 (55.2%)	81 (33.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	3.2	754^th of 807 public high schools	6.6%		3.5	740^th of 792 public high schools	6.6%	14	11.0	11.0	0.0	5.0	3.0	12.0	$9,392	$3,357	$6,035
King High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6815 N 56th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 744-8333	1,422	67	21.3	62.1%	199 (14.0%)	670 (47.1%)	312 (21.9%)	173 (12.2%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	62 (4.4%)	23.9	602^nd of 807 public high schools	25.4%		25.7	547^th of 792 public high schools	30.9%	55	28.0	38.0	24.0	38.0	43.0	56.0	$9,045	$1,533	$7,512
Blake High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1701 N Boulevard	Tampa	33607	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 272-3422	1,537	71	21.6	54.9%	336 (21.9%)	649 (42.2%)	440 (28.6%)	18 (1.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (6.0%)	30.4	535^th of 807 public high schools	33.7%		34.3	453^rd of 792 public high schools	42.8%	82	40.0	44.0	31.0	44.0	44.0	56.0	$8,817	$1,975	$6,843
Hillsborough Ese Contracted Residential Placement	Public	6-12	1202 E Palm Ave	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 273-7513	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Chamberlain High School	Public	9-12	9401 N Boulevard	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7677	1,262	65	19.5	72.2%	154 (12.2%)	372 (29.5%)	669 (53.0%)	25 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	39 (3.1%)	12.6	664^th of 807 public high schools	17.7%		14.4	643^rd of 792 public high schools	18.8%	21	19.0	23.0	18.0	19.0	39.0	45.0	$9,509	$2,287	$7,221
Tampa Bay Technical High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6410 Orient Rd	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 744-8360	2,015	95	21.3	59.1%	222 (11.0%)	1,044 (51.8%)	583 (28.9%)	68 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	94 (4.7%)	60.7	206^th of 807 public high schools	74.5%		63.9	175^th of 792 public high schools	77.9%	31	62.0	62.0	45.0	64.0	69.0	76.0	$8,524	$1,242	$7,282

Frequently Asked Questions about Middleton High School

What district is Middleton High School in?

Hillsborough

What schools feed into Middleton High School?

Middleton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Edison Elementary School
Elementary : Potter Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Middleton High School?

Students at Middleton High School are 47% African American, 20% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 12% White, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Middleton High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,511 students attended Middleton High School.

Is Middleton High School a good school?

Middleton High School ranks 394^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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