Is Randall Middle School a good school?

Yes. Randall Middle School ranks in the top 8.7% of Florida middle schools.

How many students attend Randall Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,409 students attended Randall Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Randall Middle School?

Students at Randall Middle School are 65% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American.

What high school do graduates of Randall Middle School attend?

Students who attend Randall Middle School usually go on to attend Newsome High School

Randall Middle School

Summary:

Randall Middle School is a public middle school located in Lithia, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,409 students. The school is part of the Hillsborough County School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Randall Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Florida, ranking 104th out of 1,196 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the Hillsborough County and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Randall Middle School had 94% proficiency in Algebra 1, 98% in Geometry, and 94% in Civics, compared to 56%, 54%, and 65% for Hillsborough County, respectively. Additionally, Randall Middle School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 65.37% White, 18.1% Hispanic, 5.46% Asian, and 3.76% African American, which is notable compared to some nearby schools like Giunta Middle School (35.47% African American, 43.52% Hispanic) and Progress Village Middle Magnet (35.88% African American, 31.87% Hispanic).

Randall Middle School's success is further highlighted by its relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4.1% in 2019-2020 to 16.6% in 2021-2022, which are significantly lower than the nearby schools, such as Turkey Creek Middle School (39.4%) and Burns Middle School (53.0%). While the school's per-student spending of $7,322 in the 2022-2023 school year is lower than the Hillsborough County average, its consistent academic excellence and effective strategies for promoting student engagement and attendance suggest that Randall Middle School is an exceptional educational institution that serves as a model for other schools in the district and beyond.

Detail:

Public 6-8

16510 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547

(813) 740-3900

District: Hillsborough

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,322

Students who attend Randall Middle School usually attend:

High:

Newsome High School

Feeder schools for Randall Middle School:

Elementary:	Bevis Elementary School
	Fishhawk Creek Elementary School
	Lithia Springs Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

Number of students: 1,409

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.4%

Hispanic:

18.1%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Randall Middle School ranks better than 91.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 43 ranked middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.18. (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: White (65.4%), Hispanic (18.1%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Randall Middle School is 22.3. 39 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Randall Middle School employs 63 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Randall Middle School is $7,322. 41 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Randall Middle School 104^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Randall 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 Randall Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	87.55	54^th	593	90.9%
2005	92.32	29^th	602	95.2%
2006	91.52	36^th	675	94.7%
2007	91.51	40^th	736	94.6%
2008	89.66	55^th	740	92.6%
2009	90.34	45^th	780	94.2%
2010	92.77	27^th	839	96.8%
2011	92.89	26^th	891	97.1%
2012	93.62	30^th	897	96.7%
2013	93.64	33^rd	956	96.5%
2014	92.43	41^st	999	95.9%
2016	90.30	69^th	997	93.1%
2017	90.61	84^th	1031	91.9%
2018	90.51	82^nd	1035	92.1%
2019	92.35	55^th	1099	95.0%
2021	91.13	70^th	1136	93.8%
2022	89.00	89^th	1148	92.2%
2023	88.66	100^th	1177	91.5%
2024	88.18	104^th	1196	91.3%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, November 15, 2012

This school is pathetic. Not a very single-parent friendly place. Most of the staff is extremely lazy & inattentive. No one there takes ownership for any responsibilities. The so-called athletics department is the worst. The coaches are disorganized and believe in the criticism approach rather than the compliment for trying approach. The PE coaches do not preplan for after school activities and do not communicate to parents or the students. Their website still has information from last year. The 6 graders are treated like dirt as if they're an inconvenience to the school for being there. The 6 graders are discriminated and bullied by the staff and faculty members. The cafeteria staff members are rude and actually harass students. The school is run like a business. If it means money they’ll send fliers and emails and voicemails but otherwise the parents and students are left in the dark. The school does not provide any safety for the students involved in any after school activities. The teachers complain all the time about how many students they have and that the subject they are teaching is not their primary subject. Stay away. Stay away. Stay Away if you can. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Randall Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	822	125	14	85	3	n/a	n/a	0	1049
2002	1029	147	25	133	3	n/a	n/a	0	1337
2003	1029	147	25	133	3	n/a	n/a	0	1337
2004	848	150	11	89	2	n/a	n/a	0	1100
2005	1025	88	20	108	5	n/a	n/a	0	1246
2006	1116	95	13	166	8	n/a	n/a	0	1398
2007	1130	90	23	188	6	n/a	n/a	66	1503
2008	1117	92	33	170	2	n/a	n/a	81	1495
2009	1159	96	44	179	6	n/a	n/a	81	1565
2010	1071	41	37	96	3	n/a	n/a	48	1296
2011	1046	38	43	157	3	0	56	0	1343
2012	1053	38	43	161	3	0	49	0	1347
2013	1033	35	54	166	2	1	48	0	1339
2014	1001	44	56	183	4	0	50	0	1338
2015	1008	45	62	176	6	0	48	0	1345
2016	1046	46	55	177	5	0	76	0	1405
2017	1030	45	55	168	6	2	81	0	1387
2018	1066	42	65	180	4	2	82	0	1441
2019	1052	35	63	187	3	2	80	0	1422
2020	1086	40	73	197	3	2	81	0	1482
2021	933	45	61	199	1	2	85	0	1326
2022	951	49	70	243	2	2	92	0	1409
2023	921	53	77	255	0	1	102	0	1409

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 Randall Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	1049	56.0	18.7	14.2
2002	1337	63.0	21.2	16
2003	1337	63.0	21.2	16
2004	1100	56.0	19.6	22.6
2005	1246	64.0	19.5	18.9
2006	1398	62.0	22.5	15.5
2007	1503	61.0	24.6	17
2008	1495	86.0	17.4	15.1
2009	1565	97.9	16.8	15.8
2010	1296	71.0	18.2	9.8
2011	1343	76.1	17.6	9.8
2012	1347	76.1	17.7	12.2
2013	1339	76.0	17.6	12.3
2014	1338	78.0	17.1	12.2
2015	1345	76.0	17.6	13.8
2016	1405	75.0	18.7	13
2017	1387	77.0	18.0	13.5
2018	1441	77.0	18.7	15.8
2019	1422	73.5	19.3	14.3
2020	1482	72.0	20.5	14.4
2021	1326	76.0	17.4	17.4
2022	1409	64.0	22.0	16.5
2023	1409	63.0	22.3	16.5

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 Randall Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	1049	56.0	18.7	14.2
2002	1337	63.0	21.2	16
2003	1337	63.0	21.2	16
2004	1100	56.0	19.6	22.6
2005	1246	64.0	19.5	18.9
2006	1398	62.0	22.5	15.5
2007	1503	61.0	24.6	17
2008	1495	86.0	17.4	15.1
2009	1565	97.9	16.8	15.8
2010	1296	71.0	18.2	9.8
2011	1343	76.1	17.6	9.8
2012	1347	76.1	17.7	12.2
2013	1339	76.0	17.6	12.3
2014	1338	78.0	17.1	12.2
2015	1345	76.0	17.6	13.8
2016	1405	75.0	18.7	13
2017	1387	77.0	18.0	13.5
2018	1441	77.0	18.7	15.8
2019	1422	73.5	19.3	14.3
2020	1482	72.0	20.5	14.4
2021	1326	76.0	17.4	17.4
2022	1409	64.0	22.0	16.5
2023	1409	63.0	22.3	16.5

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 Randall Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$216 (3.3%)	$6,287 (96.7%)	$6,503
2019	$227 (3.3%)	$6,613 (96.7%)	$6,840
2020	$278 (4.0%)	$6,735 (96.0%)	$7,013
2021	$706 (9.9%)	$6,461 (90.2%)	$7,166
2022	$594 (9.2%)	$5,835 (90.8%)	$6,429
2023	$1,174 (16.0%)	$6,148 (84.0%)	$7,322

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Randall 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 55^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 100^th of 1177 Middle schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Randall Middle School)	82	79	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Randall Middle School)	85	75	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Randall Middle School)	83	72	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Randall Middle School)	91	29	62%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	62	26	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Randall Middle School)	83	72	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Randall Middle School)	51	78	27%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	31	47	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Randall Middle School)	81	72	9%
8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Randall Middle School)	89	91	2%
End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)	67	64	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Randall Middle School)	98	97	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Randall Middle School)	100	100
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	1422	1409	0.9%
African American	35	53	51.4%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	63	77	22.2%
Hispanic	187	255	36.4%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	1052	921	12.5%
Two or More Races	80	102	27.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.3%	16.5%	2.2%

Schools Near Randall 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
Randall Middle School	Public	6-8	16510 Fishhawk Blvd	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-3900	1,409	63	22.3	16.5%	921 (65.4%)	53 (3.8%)	255 (18.1%)	77 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	102 (7.2%)	88.2	104^th of 1196 public middle schools	91.3%		88.7	100^th of 1177 public middle schools	91.5%	4	78.0	77.0	71.0	82.0	47.0	84.0	73.0	94.0	98.0	94.0	$7,322	$1,174	$6,148
Barrington Middle School	Public	6-8	5925 Village Center Dr	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 657-7266	1,434	64	22.5	34.4%	688 (48.0%)	143 (10.0%)	435 (30.3%)	60 (4.2%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	101 (7.0%)	67.6	357^th of 1196 public middle schools	70.2%		72.2	295^th of 1177 public middle schools	74.9%	62	61.0	65.0	53.0	67.0	36.0	69.0	55.0	82.0	97.0	75.0	$7,210	$1,329	$5,881
Mulrennan Middle School	Public	6-8	4215 Durant Rd	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 651-2100	1,185	58	20.6	47.0%	541 (45.7%)	143 (12.1%)	400 (33.8%)	38 (3.2%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	58 (4.9%)	56.3	499^th of 1196 public middle schools	58.3%		63.1	402^nd of 1177 public middle schools	65.8%	97	53.0	55.0	49.0	60.0	38.0	59.0	53.0	86.0	100.0	80.0	$8,165	$1,555	$6,609
Burns Middle School	Public	6-8	615 Brooker Rd	Brandon	33511	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8383	1,202	58	20.7	48.3%	568 (47.3%)	127 (10.6%)	358 (29.8%)	51 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	96 (8.0%)	55.5	508^th of 1196 public middle schools	57.5%		61.8	414^th of 1177 public middle schools	64.8%	94	59.0	54.0	48.0	62.0	34.0	57.0	48.0	73.0	100.0	65.0	$8,225	$1,415	$6,811
Rodgers Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	11910 Tucker Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 671-5288	1,128	52	21.9	48.5%	384 (34.0%)	250 (22.2%)	383 (34.0%)	25 (2.2%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	78 (6.9%)	32.7	831^st of 1196 public middle schools	30.5%		40.3	699^th of 1177 public middle schools	40.6%	132	44.0	42.0	37.0	44.0	24.0	43.0	39.0	62.0	92.0	45.0	$7,712	$1,724	$5,988
Turkey Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	5005 S Turkey Creek Rd	Plant City	33567	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9442	978	53	18.6	73.5%	253 (25.9%)	56 (5.7%)	644 (65.8%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.0%)	17.5	1031^st of 1196 public middle schools	13.8%		21.3	957^th of 1177 public middle schools	18.7%	74	31.0	29.0	24.0	39.0	14.0	38.0	23.0	77.0		59.0	$8,722	$2,103	$6,620
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
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
Giunta Middle School	Public	6-8	4202 S Falkenburg Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-4888	857	48	18.0	73.9%	125 (14.6%)	304 (35.5%)	373 (43.5%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (5.3%)	13.3	1075^th of 1196 public middle schools	10.1%		14.5	1044^th of 1177 public middle schools	11.3%	31	27.0	27.0	24.0	15.0	23.0	34.0	20.0	56.0	83.0	48.0	$10,085	$2,508	$7,576
Progress Village Middle Magnet	Public, Magnet	6-8	8113 Zinnia Dr	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 671-5110	772	38	20.3	47.3%	193 (25.0%)	277 (35.9%)	246 (31.9%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (6.3%)	62.7	410^th of 1196 public middle schools	65.7%		60.9	427^th of 1177 public middle schools	63.7%	17	69.0	54.0	55.0	63.0	44.0	57.0	51.0	86.0		76.0	$9,339	$1,692	$7,647

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