Jennings Middle School

Summary:

Jennings Middle School is a public middle school in Seffner, Florida, serving 792 students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and a student population with a higher percentage of minority and economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools.

Jennings Middle School has a chronic absenteeism rate as high as 62.4%, which is significantly higher than the Hillsborough district average of 35-50% and the state average of 20-25%. This high rate of chronic absenteeism is likely a major factor contributing to the school's consistently low test scores across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 20% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to 43% in the Hillsborough district and 45% statewide.

Jennings Middle School also has a higher percentage of minority students, with 36.11% African American and 38.26% Hispanic students, in contrast to the nearby schools, which have a more diverse racial makeup or a higher percentage of white students. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching as high as 94.34% in the 2020-2021 school year, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 45-83% free and reduced lunch recipients. These socioeconomic challenges faced by the Jennings Middle School community suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address potential achievement gaps and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

9325 Governors Run Dr
Seffner, FL 33584

(813) 740-4575

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1118^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,592

Students who attend Jennings Middle School usually attend:

High:

Armwood High School

Feeder schools for Jennings Middle School:

Elementary:	Robles Elementary School
	Thonotosassa Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 792

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.3%

African American:

36.1%

White:

22.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jennings Middle School ranks worse than 93.5% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 43 ranked middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.68. (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 Jennings Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.3%), African American (36.1%), White (22.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jennings Middle School is 20, which is the 22^nd best among 43 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Jennings Middle School employs 39.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jennings Middle School is $9,592, which is the 13^th highest among 43 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Jennings Middle School 1118^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Jennings 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 Jennings Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	29.36	448^th	593	24.5%
2005	26.04	482^nd	602	19.9%
2006	20.10	543^rd	675	19.6%
2007	25.44	567^th	736	23.0%
2008	20.10	606^th	740	18.1%
2009	26.21	601^st	780	22.9%
2010	23.70	668^th	839	20.4%
2011	20.11	724^th	891	18.7%
2012	14.46	768^th	897	14.4%
2013	12.33	840^th	956	12.1%
2014	11.71	894^th	999	10.5%
2016	17.73	854^th	997	14.3%
2017	15.99	889^th	1031	13.8%
2018	14.04	921^st	1035	11.0%
2019	9.57	1017^th	1099	7.5%
2021	14.55	1009^th	1136	11.2%
2022	13.45	1037^th	1148	9.7%
2023	11.14	1072^nd	1177	8.9%
2024	8.68	1118^th	1196	6.5%

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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 Jennings Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	709	384	12	156	5	n/a	n/a	0	1266
2005	738	446	10	181	5	n/a	n/a	0	1380
2006	558	379	8	165	3	n/a	n/a	0	1113
2007	447	330	6	175	2	n/a	n/a	45	1005
2008	404	336	11	176	1	n/a	n/a	54	982
2009	385	387	15	164	1	n/a	n/a	59	1011
2010	350	437	10	155	2	n/a	n/a	35	989
2011	282	401	7	198	5	2	33	0	928
2012	241	413	6	220	4	2	39	0	925
2013	213	389	6	220	6	1	32	0	867
2014	191	362	7	231	2	3	35	0	831
2015	190	335	5	202	2	1	35	0	770
2016	175	301	5	189	2	3	35	0	710
2017	153	279	4	251	0	4	25	0	716
2018	165	310	8	290	3	4	30	0	810
2019	194	310	13	276	3	1	26	0	823
2020	160	238	11	268	0	1	25	0	703
2021	176	245	12	264	2	1	25	0	725
2022	167	254	4	272	2	1	17	0	717
2023	179	286	3	303	0	3	18	0	792

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 Jennings Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	1266	61.0	20.8	63.3
2005	1380	75.0	18.4	67.5
2006	1113	64.0	17.4	65.5
2007	1005	52.0	19.3	73
2008	982	67.5	14.5	76.1
2009	1011	76.9	13.8	78.3
2010	989	62.5	15.8	80.1
2011	928	60.1	15.4	82
2012	925	55.5	16.6	87.8
2013	867	57.0	15.2	87.3
2014	831	57.0	14.5	93
2015	770	58.0	13.2	93.1
2016	710	55.0	12.9	89.3
2017	716	52.0	13.7	91.1
2018	810	50.0	16.2	92
2019	823	50.0	16.4	92.7
2020	703	40.0	17.5	90.5
2021	725	46.0	15.7	94.3
2022	717	43.0	16.6	86.6
2023	792	39.5	20.0	79.5

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 Jennings Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	1266	61.0	20.8	63.3
2005	1380	75.0	18.4	67.5
2006	1113	64.0	17.4	65.5
2007	1005	52.0	19.3	73
2008	982	67.5	14.5	76.1
2009	1011	76.9	13.8	78.3
2010	989	62.5	15.8	80.1
2011	928	60.1	15.4	82
2012	925	55.5	16.6	87.8
2013	867	57.0	15.2	87.3
2014	831	57.0	14.5	93
2015	770	58.0	13.2	93.1
2016	710	55.0	12.9	89.3
2017	716	52.0	13.7	91.1
2018	810	50.0	16.2	92
2019	823	50.0	16.4	92.7
2020	703	40.0	17.5	90.5
2021	725	46.0	15.7	94.3
2022	717	43.0	16.6	86.6
2023	792	39.5	20.0	79.5

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 Jennings Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$982 (13.2%)	$6,474 (86.8%)	$7,456
2019	$1,273 (16.0%)	$6,684 (84.0%)	$7,957
2020	$2,042 (21.7%)	$7,388 (78.4%)	$9,429
2021	$2,024 (21.2%)	$7,545 (78.9%)	$9,568
2022	$2,651 (26.5%)	$7,366 (73.5%)	$10,016
2023	$2,673 (27.9%)	$6,919 (72.1%)	$9,592

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jennings 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 1017^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1072^nd of 1177 Middle schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jennings Middle School)	19	22	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jennings Middle School)	18	19	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jennings Middle School)	26	19	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jennings Middle School)	31	9	22%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	62	26	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jennings Middle School)	23	24	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jennings Middle School)	13	25	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	31	47	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Jennings Middle School)	19	22	3%
8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Jennings Middle School)	35	54	19%
End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)	67	64	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Jennings Middle School)	68	89	21%
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	823	792	3.8%
African American	310	286	7.7%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	13	3	76.9%
Hispanic	276	303	9.8%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	194	179	7.7%
Two or More Races	26	18	30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.7%	79.5%	13.2%

Schools Near Jennings 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
Jennings Middle School	Public	6-8	9325 Governors Run Dr	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-4575	792	40	20.0	79.5%	179 (22.6%)	286 (36.1%)	303 (38.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.3%)	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
Terrace Community Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	10735 Raulerson Ranch Road	Tampa	33367	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 450-3518	659	37	17.8	4.9%	165 (25.0%)	86 (13.1%)	92 (14.0%)	266 (40.4%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.7%)	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
Burnett Middle School	Public	6-8	1010 N Kingsway Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-6745	628	33	19.3	73.4%	193 (30.7%)	176 (28.0%)	223 (35.5%)	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.1%)	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
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	700	39	18.1	77.0%	84 (12.0%)	369 (52.7%)	193 (27.6%)	12 (1.7%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	36 (5.1%)	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
Williams Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5020 N 47th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 744-8600	835	41	20.3	45.0%	140 (16.8%)	275 (32.9%)	133 (15.9%)	232 (27.8%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	47 (5.6%)	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
Mann Middle School	Public	6-8	409 E Jersey Ave	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8400	802	38	21.1	68.1%	218 (27.2%)	192 (23.9%)	341 (42.5%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.7%)	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
McLane Middle School	Public	6-8	306 N Knights Ave	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8100	817	35	23.3	74.2%	104 (12.7%)	389 (47.6%)	266 (32.6%)	14 (1.7%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	35 (4.3%)	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
Franklin Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3915 E 21st Ave	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 744-8108	325	20	16.2	58.8%	62 (19.1%)	138 (42.5%)	97 (29.8%)	11 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.6%)	30.8	856^th of 1196 public middle schools	28.4%		45	636^th of 1177 public middle schools	46.0%	220	46.0	34.0	53.0	38.0	11.0	31.0	39.0	94.0	100.0	71.0	$13,942	$2,916	$11,026
Sligh Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2011 E Sligh Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5596	606	33	18.6	84.0%	48 (7.9%)	368 (60.7%)	166 (27.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)	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
Dowdell Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1208 Wishing Well Way	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 744-8322	526	27	19.8	76.4%	75 (14.3%)	133 (25.3%)	297 (56.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.8%)	20	998^th of 1196 public middle schools	16.6%		19.4	990^th of 1177 public middle schools	15.9%	8	38.0	29.0	34.0	33.0	15.0	40.0	23.0	90.0		50.0	$9,429	$1,850	$7,578

Frequently Asked Questions about Jennings Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Jennings Middle School?

Students at Jennings Middle School are 38% Hispanic, 36% African American, 23% White, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Jennings Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 792 students attended Jennings Middle School.

What district is Jennings Middle School in?

Hillsborough

Is Jennings Middle School a good school?

Jennings Middle School ranks in the bottom 6.5% of Florida middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Jennings Middle School attend?

Students who attend Jennings Middle School usually go on to attend Armwood High School

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