Memorial Middle School

Summary:

Memorial Middle School is a public middle school in Tampa, Florida, serving around 600 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Memorial Middle School stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (70.5%) compared to nearby schools, and it consistently struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 44.5% to 51.4% in recent years. Academically, the school underperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with only 35% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in FAST/English Language Arts, compared to 54% in the district and state. Additionally, Memorial Middle School has a very high percentage of students (72% to 92.89%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Memorial Middle School to nearby schools, the differences become even more apparent. For instance, Wilson Middle School, just 3.6 miles away, consistently outperforms Memorial Middle School in test scores and has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate. Furthermore, Memorial Middle School's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has been declining over the years, dropping from 820 out of 956 Florida middle schools in 2012-2013 to 989 out of 1196 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating. These factors suggest that Memorial Middle School could benefit from targeted interventions to address chronic absenteeism, improve academic performance, and support the unique needs of its predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4702 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33603

(813) 872-5230

District: Hillsborough

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,298

Students who attend Memorial Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hillsborough High School

Feeder schools for Memorial Middle School:

Elementary:	Broward Elementary School
	Egypt Lake Elementary School
	Oak Grove Elementary School
	Seminole Heights Elementary School
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	Twin Lakes Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 600

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.5%

African American:

17.7%

White:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Memorial Middle School ranks worse than 82.7% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 29^th among 43 ranked middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.9. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.5%), African American (17.7%), White (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School is 18.1, which is the 9^th best among 43 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Memorial Middle School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial Middle School is $11,298, which is the 5^th highest among 43 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial Middle School 989^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Memorial 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 Memorial Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	25.59	465^th	593	21.6%
2005	24.54	490^th	602	18.6%
2006	21.34	539^th	675	20.1%
2007	19.42	605^th	736	17.8%
2008	17.64	620^th	740	16.2%
2009	21.00	628^th	780	19.5%
2010	18.00	698^th	839	16.8%
2011	13.28	776^th	891	12.9%
2012	14.46	767^th	897	14.5%
2013	14.77	820^th	956	14.2%
2014	13.75	878^th	999	12.1%
2016	11.80	902^nd	997	9.5%
2017	12.19	934^th	1031	9.4%
2018	12.68	926^th	1035	10.5%
2019	18.78	923^rd	1099	16.0%
2021	20.03	933^rd	1136	17.9%
2022	22.05	929^th	1148	19.1%
2023	26.18	892^nd	1177	24.2%
2024	20.90	989^th	1196	17.3%

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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 Memorial Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	225	344	17	386	3	n/a	n/a	0	975
2002	235	430	12	445	3	n/a	n/a	0	1125
2003	235	430	12	445	3	n/a	n/a	0	1125
2004	252	433	20	544	3	n/a	n/a	0	1252
2005	208	269	22	644	6	n/a	n/a	0	1149
2006	159	245	18	481	5	n/a	n/a	0	908
2007	162	193	13	418	3	n/a	n/a	36	825
2008	142	182	15	418	1	n/a	n/a	31	789
2009	132	134	14	404	1	n/a	n/a	29	714
2010	130	167	16	449	3	n/a	n/a	23	788
2011	98	195	18	460	2	2	10	0	785
2012	97	153	13	413	1	4	21	0	702
2013	116	154	12	407	0	3	15	0	707
2014	94	163	9	404	0	5	12	0	687
2015	76	163	15	386	0	2	12	0	654
2016	57	148	17	413	1	0	9	0	645
2017	54	130	16	426	1	0	12	0	639
2018	50	122	15	427	0	2	15	0	631
2019	51	122	13	436	1	1	10	0	634
2020	62	173	15	442	0	1	10	0	703
2021	62	142	17	412	1	1	12	0	647
2022	62	143	13	415	1	2	19	0	655
2023	46	106	7	423	0	2	16	0	600

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 Memorial Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	975	0.0	0.0	85.1
2002	1125	77.0	14.6	80.3
2003	1125	77.0	14.6	80.3
2004	1252	81.0	15.5	83.2
2005	1149	75.0	15.3	85.5
2006	908	66.0	13.8	79.4
2007	825	41.0	20.1	80.9
2008	789	54.5	14.5	83.4
2009	714	61.1	12.3	86.3
2010	788	54.0	14.5	88.4
2011	785	45.5	17.2	89.3
2012	702	50.8	13.7	91.3
2013	707	57.0	12.4	90.8
2014	687	50.0	13.7	94.3
2015	654	50.0	13.0	95.1
2016	645	50.0	12.9	92.9
2017	639	50.0	12.7	92.3
2018	631	48.0	13.1	90.3
2019	634	37.5	16.9	92.9
2020	703	44.0	15.9	91.9
2021	647	43.0	15.0	92.9
2022	655	34.5	18.9	82
2023	600	33.0	18.1	72

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 Memorial Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	975	0.0	0.0	85.1
2002	1125	77.0	14.6	80.3
2003	1125	77.0	14.6	80.3
2004	1252	81.0	15.5	83.2
2005	1149	75.0	15.3	85.5
2006	908	66.0	13.8	79.4
2007	825	41.0	20.1	80.9
2008	789	54.5	14.5	83.4
2009	714	61.1	12.3	86.3
2010	788	54.0	14.5	88.4
2011	785	45.5	17.2	89.3
2012	702	50.8	13.7	91.3
2013	707	57.0	12.4	90.8
2014	687	50.0	13.7	94.3
2015	654	50.0	13.0	95.1
2016	645	50.0	12.9	92.9
2017	639	50.0	12.7	92.3
2018	631	48.0	13.1	90.3
2019	634	37.5	16.9	92.9
2020	703	44.0	15.9	91.9
2021	647	43.0	15.0	92.9
2022	655	34.5	18.9	82
2023	600	33.0	18.1	72

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 Memorial Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,964 (20.8%)	$7,457 (79.2%)	$9,421
2019	$1,343 (14.8%)	$7,728 (85.2%)	$9,070
2020	$1,627 (16.0%)	$8,571 (84.0%)	$10,198
2021	$2,043 (19.6%)	$8,388 (80.4%)	$10,432
2022	$2,236 (23.4%)	$7,301 (76.5%)	$9,538
2023	$3,037 (26.9%)	$8,261 (73.1%)	$11,298

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Memorial 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 923^rd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 892^nd of 1177 Middle schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Middle School)	36	33	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Middle School)	28	33	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Middle School)	26	26
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Middle School)	38	16	22%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	62	26	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Middle School)	32	26	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Middle School)	33	39	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	31	47	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Memorial Middle School)	22	23	1%
8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Memorial Middle School)	36	34	2%
End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)	67	64	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Memorial Middle School)	85	88	3%
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	634	600	5.4%
African American	122	106	13.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	13	7	46.2%
Hispanic	436	423	3%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	51	46	9.8%
Two or More Races	10	16	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.9%	72%	20.9%

Schools Near Memorial 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
Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	4702 N Central Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5230	600	33	18.1	72.0%	46 (7.7%)	106 (17.7%)	423 (70.5%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.7%)	20.9	989^th of 1196 public middle schools	17.3%		26.2	892^nd of 1177 public middle schools	24.2%	97	35.0	22.0	28.0	45.0	33.0	42.0	23.0	73.0		35.0	$11,298	$3,037	$8,261
Young Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1807 E Dr Martin Luther King	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5739	443	25	17.7	82.2%	14 (3.2%)	335 (75.6%)	75 (16.9%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	26.1	914^th of 1196 public middle schools	23.6%		24.8	911^th of 1177 public middle schools	22.6%	3	40.0	25.0	36.0	48.0	27.0	50.0	20.0	77.0		37.0	$11,798	$2,049	$9,749
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3415 N 16th St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5717	498	25	19.9	68.3%	72 (14.5%)	251 (50.4%)	156 (31.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	41.1	710^th of 1196 public middle schools	40.6%		38.8	715^th of 1177 public middle schools	39.3%	5	59.0	46.0	40.0	50.0	32.0	49.0	34.0	72.0		57.0	$9,534	$2,375	$7,158
Ferrell Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4302 N 24th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5608	431	26	16.5	66.1%	73 (16.9%)	170 (39.4%)	152 (35.3%)	10 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.6%)	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
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
Stewart Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1125 W Spruce St	Tampa	33607	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5691	800	39	20.7	64.9%	105 (13.1%)	327 (40.9%)	312 (39.0%)	17 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.8%)	44.1	674^th of 1196 public middle schools	43.6%		46.8	608^th of 1177 public middle schools	48.3%	66	52.0	49.0	42.0	31.0	21.0	63.0	45.0	80.0	84.0	66.0	$9,527	$2,179	$7,348
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
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
Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	1005 W Swann Ave	Tampa	33606	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 276-5682	612	29	21.4	23.7%	401 (65.5%)	37 (6.0%)	116 (19.0%)	21 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.7%)	89.8	84^th of 1196 public middle schools	93.0%		90.4	81^st of 1177 public middle schools	93.1%	3	79.0	75.0	77.0	80.0	50.0	92.0	77.0	95.0	100.0	88.0	$8,771	$1,553	$7,218
Adams Middle School	Public	6-8	10201 N Boulevard	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7665	593	28	21.5	77.6%	48 (8.1%)	178 (30.0%)	331 (55.8%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.9%)	14.5	1058^th of 1196 public middle schools	11.5%		10.7	1076^th of 1177 public middle schools	8.6%	18	30.0	25.0	29.0	26.0	12.0	28.0	31.0	77.0		50.0	$9,845	$2,502	$7,343

Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Memorial Middle School?

Students at Memorial Middle School are 71% Hispanic, 18% African American, 8% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Memorial Middle School a good school?

Memorial Middle School ranks in the bottom 17.3% of Florida middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Memorial Middle School attend?

Students who attend Memorial Middle School usually go on to attend Hillsborough High School

What district is Memorial Middle School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Memorial Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 600 students attended Memorial Middle School.

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