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:
784^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,956

Student/teacher ratio: 27.8

Number of students: 139

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.0%

African American:

36.0%

White:

20.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brandon Success Center ranks worse than 100% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.49. (See more...)

Compare Details Brandon Success Center ranks worse than 97.1% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 41^st among 42 ranked high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Brandon Success Center 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 Brandon Success Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41%), African American (36%), White (20.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Brandon Success Center employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brandon Success Center is $17,956, which is the 6^th 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 1196^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Brandon Success Center in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Brandon Success Center 784^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Brandon Success Center 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 Brandon Success Center

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

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Rank History for Brandon Success Center

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

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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 parent
Thursday, March 10, 2011

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brandon Success Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1094^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1161^st of 1177 Middle schools	0.9%
Ranks 683^rd of 734 High schools	Ranks 787^th 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)	15	0	15%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Brandon Success Center)	0	0
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	62	26	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brandon Success Center)	4	8	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Brandon Success Center)	0	3	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	31	47	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Brandon Success Center)	4	0	4%
8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Brandon Success Center)	5	18	13%
End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)	67	64	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	84	139	65.5%
African American	30	50	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	32	57	78.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	17	28	64.7%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.7%	83.5%	2.3%

Schools Near Brandon Success Center

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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 Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (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 English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brandon Success Center	Public	6-12	1019 N Parsons Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-4595	139	5	27.8	83.5%	28 (20.1%)	50 (36.0%)	57 (41.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	2.2	784^th of 807 public high schools	2.9%		1.9	787^th of 792 public high schools	0.6%	3	0.0	2.0	0.0	5.0	6.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	10.0	0.0	17.0	10.0	2.0	$17,956	$2,216	$15,740
Armwood High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	12000 E Us Highway 92	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 744-8040	2,400	87	27.5	65.7%	594 (24.8%)	848 (35.3%)	818 (34.1%)	36 (1.5%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	98 (4.1%)	31.9	519^th of 807 public high schools	35.7%		29.3	507^th of 792 public high schools	36.0%	12				44.0	41.0					25.0	40.0	56.0	55.0		$7,158	$1,415	$5,743
Strawberry Crest High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4691 Gallagher Rd	Dover	33527	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 707-7522	2,558	106	24.2	44.3%	900 (35.2%)	118 (4.6%)	1,133 (44.3%)	337 (13.2%)	7 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	62 (2.4%)	58	224^th of 807 public high schools	72.2%		54.7	243^rd of 792 public high schools	69.3%	19				53.0	61.0					41.0	59.0	69.0	79.0		$7,023	$988	$6,035
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility	Public	6-12	9502 E Columbus Dr	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 769-0445	39	3	13.0	92.3%	26 (66.7%)	13 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lake Academy Secure	Public	6-12	9504 E Columbus Drive	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 623-6286	7	0			4 (57.1%)	3 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Tampa Residential Facility	Public	6-12	9508 E Columbus Dr	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-3630	30	7	4.2	90.0%	12 (40.0%)	16 (53.3%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Brandon High School	Public	9-12	1101 Victoria St	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8120	1,560	77	20.2	57.2%	457 (29.3%)	379 (24.3%)	607 (38.9%)	33 (2.1%)	4 (0.3%)	7 (0.4%)	73 (4.7%)	22.9	619^th of 807 public high schools	23.3%		27.6	525^th of 792 public high schools	33.7%	94				35.0	32.0					18.0	28.0	42.0	58.0		$8,721	$1,756	$6,964
Falkenburg Road Jail	Public	6-12	520 N Falkenburg Rd	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 840-7472	21	3	8.4	19.0%	3 (14.3%)	13 (61.9%)	4 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)															$25,389	$2,950	$22,438
Dr Kiran C Patel High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd	Tampa	33637	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 694-7667	751	35	21.4	12.1%	261 (34.8%)	148 (19.7%)	200 (26.6%)	92 (12.3%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	43 (5.7%)	78.4	74^th of 807 public high schools	90.8%		79.2	79^th of 792 public high schools	90.0%	5				70.0	77.0					70.0	70.0	88.0	87.0		$8,397	$2,121	$6,277
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 Brandon Success Center

What is the racial makeup of Brandon Success Center?

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

Is Brandon Success Center a good school?

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

How many students attend Brandon Success Center?

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

What district is Brandon Success Center in?

Hillsborough

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