Brandon Success Center

Summary:

Brandon Success Center is a small public high school serving grades 6-12 in Seffner, Florida, which is part of the Hillsborough County School District. Despite its relatively high per-student spending, the school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking among the lowest-performing high schools in Florida.

Brandon Success Center has extremely low academic performance, with proficiency rates on state assessments ranging from 0-10% in core subjects. The school's four-year graduation rate is also alarmingly low, ranging from just 3.1% to 10.3% over the past five years, far below the state and district averages, as well as the graduation rates of nearby high schools like Brandon High School (87.8%) and Strawberry Crest High School (95.1%). Additionally, Brandon Success Center has experienced very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 64.7% to 89.3% over the past five years, significantly higher than the rates of nearby schools.

The student population at Brandon Success Center faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.45% to 91.67% over the past three years. This is much higher than the free/reduced-lunch rates of nearby schools like Brandon High School (57.18%) and Strawberry Crest High School (44.29%). Despite the school's struggles, its per-student spending has been relatively high, ranging from $17,956 to $29,694 over the past two years, in contrast to the lower per-student spending at nearby high schools.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 1019 N Parsons Rd
       Seffner, FL  33584


(813) 740-4595

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
784th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,956 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  27.8 Help
Number of students:  139

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.0%
African American:
36.0%
White:
20.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brandon Success Center ranks worse than 100% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.49. (See more...)
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Compare Details Brandon Success Center ranks worse than 97.1% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 41st among 42 ranked high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.18. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Brandon Success Center freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Brandon Success Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41%), African American (36%), White (20.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brandon Success Center is 27.8. 44 high schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Brandon Success Center employs 5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brandon Success Center is $17,956, which is the 6th highest among 42 high schools in the Hillsborough School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Brandon Success Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Brandon Success Center 1196th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Brandon Success Center in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Brandon Success Center 784th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Brandon Success Center 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 Brandon Success Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 5.17 563rd 593 5.1%
2005 5.14 571st 602 5.1%
2006 2.45 665th 675 1.5%
2007 1.84 722nd 736 1.9%
2008 3.21 706th 740 4.6%
2009 1.99 764th 780 2.1%
2010 2.19 815th 839 2.9%
2011 6.07 822nd 891 7.7%
2012 1.07 894th 897 0.3%
2013 1.24 952nd 956 0.4%
2014 2.01 981st 999 1.8%
2016 3.85 958th 997 3.9%
2017 1.96 1026th 1031 0.5%
2018 2.99 1018th 1035 1.6%
2019 2.15 1094th 1099 0.5%
2022 3.38 1134th 1148 1.2%
2023 2.47 1161st 1177 1.4%
2024 1.49 1196th 1196 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Brandon Success Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 3.48 549th 563 2.5%
2008 8.23 521st 577 9.7%
2009 3.68 566th 587 3.6%
2010 7.41 563rd 620 9.2%
2012 2.81 598th 606 1.3%
2013 4.66 588th 648 9.3%
2019 3.12 683rd 734 6.9%
2022 0.43 774th 774 0.0%
2023 1.87 787th 792 0.6%
2024 2.18 784th 807 2.9%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, March 10, 2011

Open Quote children and parents becareful at this school because the resource officers are allowed to assault your kids just for talking back and being disrespectful. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Brandon Success Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 61 42 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2005 56 43 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2006 59 90 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2007 73 91 0 41 2 n/a n/a 9 216
2008 56 85 1 71 0 n/a n/a 5 218
2009 62 104 1 71 2 n/a n/a 11 251
2010 41 100 1 73 0 n/a n/a 1 216
2011 50 90 0 78 0 0 5 0 223
2012 37 80 0 56 0 0 6 0 179
2013 33 75 0 44 1 0 7 0 160
2014 23 57 0 41 1 0 3 0 125
2015 22 49 0 23 1 0 3 0 98
2016 15 48 0 32 0 0 3 0 98
2017 15 44 0 29 0 0 4 0 92
2018 27 39 0 29 0 0 3 0 98
2019 17 30 0 32 0 0 5 0 84
2020 18 48 0 30 1 0 2 0 99
2021 4 29 0 3 0 0 0 0 36
2022 20 53 0 26 0 0 0 0 99
2023 28 50 0 57 0 0 4 0 139

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 Brandon Success Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 129 9.0 14.3 65.1
2005 146 12.0 12.2 74
2006 193 17.0 11.4 72
2007 216 17.0 12.7 74.4
2008 218 21.0 10.4 75.1
2009 251 20.0 13.2 81.3
2010 216 18.0 12.0 74.9
2011 223 18.0 12.3 85.2
2012 179 18.0 9.9 82.7
2013 160 16.0 10.0 79.4
2014 125 9.0 13.8 83.2
2015 98 10.0 9.8 91.8
2016 98 8.0 12.2 89.8
2017 92 7.0 13.1 88
2018 98 6.0 16.3 88.8
2019 84 7.0 12.0 85.7
2020 99 6.0 16.5 87.9
2021 36 6.5 5.5 91.7
2022 99 7.0 14.1 83.8
2023 139 5.0 27.8 83.5

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 Brandon Success Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 129 9.0 14.3 65.1
2005 146 12.0 12.2 74
2006 193 17.0 11.4 72
2007 216 17.0 12.7 74.4
2008 218 21.0 10.4 75.1
2009 251 20.0 13.2 81.3
2010 216 18.0 12.0 74.9
2011 223 18.0 12.3 85.2
2012 179 18.0 9.9 82.7
2013 160 16.0 10.0 79.4
2014 125 9.0 13.8 83.2
2015 98 10.0 9.8 91.8
2016 98 8.0 12.2 89.8
2017 92 7.0 13.1 88
2018 98 6.0 16.3 88.8
2019 84 7.0 12.0 85.7
2020 99 6.0 16.5 87.9
2021 36 6.5 5.5 91.7
2022 99 7.0 14.1 83.8
2023 139 5.0 27.8 83.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brandon Success Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $4,934 (16.6%) $24,761 (83.4%) $29,694
2023 $2,216 (12.3%) $15,740 (87.7%) $17,956

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brandon Success Center

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 1094th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 1161st of 1177 Middle schools
 0.9%
Ranks 683rd of 734 High schoolsRanks 787th of 792 High schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brandon Success Center)150
 15%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5352
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Brandon Success Center)00
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)6226
 36%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brandon Success Center)48
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5347
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Brandon Success Center)03
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)3147
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Brandon Success Center)40
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)4741
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Brandon Success Center)518
 13%
   End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)6764
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students84139
 65.5%
African American3050
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic3257
 78.1%
Pacific Islander00
White1728
 64.7%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.7%83.5%
 2.3%


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Students at Brandon Success Center are 41% Hispanic, 36% African American, 20% White, 3% Two or more races.

Brandon Success Center ranks in the bottom 2.9% of Florida high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 139 students attended Brandon Success Center.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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