Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School

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Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School ranks 655 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is a public middle school in Tampa, Florida, serving 583 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.

Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Hillsborough district and the state of Florida in key test score metrics. For example, the school had 85% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 56% for the district and 55% for the state. Additionally, the school had 100% proficiency in EOC/Geometry, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school faces challenges with a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 33.2%, which is still better than some nearby schools like Adams Middle School (54.8%) and Pierce Middle School (42.3%).

Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School serves a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment (around 63%) and significant representation of White (around 19%) and Asian (around 6%) students. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.66% to 76.74% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. While the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, it generally outperforms nearby schools in the Hillsborough district in test scores, particularly in EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Geometry, and Statewide Science/Science.

Detail:

Public 6-8

14303 Citrus Pointe Dr
Tampa, FL 33625

(813) 792-5125

District: Hillsborough

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,061

Students who attend Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sickles High School

Feeder schools for Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School:

Elementary:	Bellamy Elementary School
	Citrus Park Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 583

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.8%

White:

18.5%

African American:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School ranks worse than 54.8% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 17^th among 43 ranked middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.23. (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 (62.8%), White (18.5%), African American (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is 19.1, which is the 14^th best among 43 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School employs 30.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is $10,061, which is the 11^th highest among 43 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School 655^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Sergeant Paul R Smith 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 Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	65.81	301^st	839	64.1%
2011	57.92	410^th	891	54.0%
2012	49.79	465^th	897	48.2%
2013	48.88	501^st	956	47.6%
2014	46.96	534^th	999	46.5%
2016	52.80	460^th	997	53.9%
2017	51.03	501^st	1031	51.4%
2018	48.46	540^th	1035	47.8%
2019	52.59	521^st	1099	52.6%
2021	44.01	638^th	1136	43.8%
2022	48.33	570^th	1148	50.3%
2023	48.67	584^th	1177	50.4%
2024	45.23	655^th	1196	45.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Monday, December 18, 2017

I'm fearful for our boy - bullying is rampant & the principal ignores pleas for help from the student being bullied. Admin calling the students who complain names, e.g., "liar", tattle tale, etc., instead of stopping the bullies. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	410	75	27	435	1	n/a	n/a	78	1026
2010	381	82	30	463	2	n/a	n/a	80	1038
2011	357	93	35	566	2	0	44	0	1097
2012	354	99	32	574	3	0	39	0	1101
2013	329	94	41	542	5	0	29	0	1040
2014	289	69	36	523	5	0	26	0	948
2015	272	62	41	442	4	0	33	0	854
2016	245	54	32	432	2	0	39	0	804
2017	205	50	38	463	1	1	39	0	797
2018	176	55	41	436	1	0	39	0	748
2019	173	50	40	451	1	0	38	0	753
2020	171	61	36	469	2	0	26	0	765
2021	159	58	40	454	1	0	19	0	731
2022	129	60	35	434	1	0	21	0	680
2023	108	51	39	366	0	0	19	0	583

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 Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	1026	60.0	18.0	56.8
2010	1038	60.5	17.1	60.9
2011	1097	60.8	18.0	62.8
2012	1101	58.1	18.9	64.1
2013	1040	64.0	16.2	63.1
2014	948	62.0	15.2	65.6
2015	854	53.0	16.1	67.6
2016	804	51.0	15.7	68.5
2017	797	52.0	15.3	69
2018	748	49.0	15.2	70.7
2019	753	42.5	17.7	72.1
2020	765	44.5	17.1	72.8
2021	731	45.5	16.0	76.7
2022	680	38.0	17.8	67.4
2023	583	30.5	19.1	58.7

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 Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	1026	60.0	18.0	56.8
2010	1038	60.5	17.1	60.9
2011	1097	60.8	18.0	62.8
2012	1101	58.1	18.9	64.1
2013	1040	64.0	16.2	63.1
2014	948	62.0	15.2	65.6
2015	854	53.0	16.1	67.6
2016	804	51.0	15.7	68.5
2017	797	52.0	15.3	69
2018	748	49.0	15.2	70.7
2019	753	42.5	17.7	72.1
2020	765	44.5	17.1	72.8
2021	731	45.5	16.0	76.7
2022	680	38.0	17.8	67.4
2023	583	30.5	19.1	58.7

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 Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$632 (8.1%)	$7,185 (91.9%)	$7,817
2019	$586 (7.5%)	$7,221 (92.5%)	$7,808
2020	$676 (8.2%)	$7,605 (91.8%)	$8,280
2021	$1,429 (17.0%)	$6,965 (83.0%)	$8,393
2022	$1,542 (17.6%)	$7,238 (82.4%)	$8,780
2023	$2,037 (20.2%)	$8,024 (79.8%)	$10,061

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sergeant Paul R Smith 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 521^st of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 584^th of 1177 Middle schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School)	56	49	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School)	53	53
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School)	50	47	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School)	56	7	49%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	62	26	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School)	57	40	17%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School)	34	51	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	31	47	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School)	51	42	9%
8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School)	74	68	6%
End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)	67	64	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School)	83	95	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Sergeant Paul R Smith 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	753	583	22.6%
African American	50	51	2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	40	39	2.5%
Hispanic	451	366	18.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	173	108	37.6%
Two or More Races	38	19	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.1%	58.7%	13.4%

Schools Near Sergeant Paul R Smith 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
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School	Public	6-8	14303 Citrus Pointe Dr	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 792-5125	583	31	19.1	58.7%	108 (18.5%)	51 (8.7%)	366 (62.8%)	39 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.3%)	45.2	655^th of 1196 public middle schools	45.2%		48.7	584^th of 1177 public middle schools	50.4%	71	48.0	41.0	46.0	56.0	26.0	60.0	44.0	85.0	100.0	55.0	$10,061	$2,037	$8,024
Davidsen Middle School	Public	6-8	10501 Montague St	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 558-5300	1,002	56	17.8	53.4%	220 (22.0%)	54 (5.4%)	648 (64.7%)	41 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.7%)	41.8	699^th of 1196 public middle schools	41.6%		46	623^rd of 1177 public middle schools	47.1%	76	50.0	42.0	45.0	46.0	33.0	56.0	42.0	81.0	100.0	72.0	$8,839	$1,976	$6,861
Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	5200 Ehrlich Rd	Tampa	33624	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7325	971	55	17.6	46.0%	306 (31.5%)	71 (7.3%)	507 (52.2%)	38 (3.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.8%)	54.5	523^rd of 1196 public middle schools	56.3%		52.3	532^nd of 1177 public middle schools	54.8%	9	60.0	46.0	48.0	67.0	22.0	61.0	48.0	93.0	97.0	72.0	$9,008	$1,741	$7,266
Walker Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	8282 N Mobley Rd	Odessa	33556	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 631-4726	1,019	54	19.0	29.9%	402 (39.5%)	54 (5.3%)	320 (31.4%)	174 (17.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	65 (6.4%)	94.2	37^th of 1196 public middle schools	96.9%		94.6	37^th of 1177 public middle schools	96.9%		87.0	82.0	84.0	89.0	52.0	95.0	85.0	93.0	97.0	91.0	$8,867	$1,530	$7,337
Farnell Middle School	Public	6-8	13912 Nine Eagles Dr	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 356-1640	1,214	56	21.6	25.8%	621 (51.2%)	60 (4.9%)	318 (26.2%)	124 (10.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	88 (7.2%)	82.2	169^th of 1196 public middle schools	85.9%		86.1	129^th of 1177 public middle schools	89.0%	40	79.0	66.0	63.0	82.0	38.0	80.0	66.0	93.0	100.0	86.0	$7,744	$1,248	$6,497
Webb Middle School	Public	6-8	6035 Hanley Rd	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5351	802	39	20.5	64.1%	59 (7.4%)	76 (9.5%)	636 (79.3%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.9%)	26	915^th of 1196 public middle schools	23.5%		24.9	910^th of 1177 public middle schools	22.7%	5	36.0	25.0	33.0	49.0	35.0	45.0	29.0	78.0	100.0	43.0	$8,158	$1,673	$6,484
Pierce Middle School	Public	6-8	5511 N Hesperides St	Tampa	33614	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5344	845	43	19.6	72.4%	58 (6.9%)	94 (11.1%)	661 (78.2%)	17 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.7%)	17.5	1032^nd of 1196 public middle schools	13.7%		17.4	1009^th of 1177 public middle schools	14.3%	23	30.0	21.0	30.0	42.0	17.0	39.0	21.0	91.0		37.0	$8,413	$2,180	$6,233
Martinez Middle School	Public	6-8	5601 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd	Lutz	33558	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-1190	1,160	53	22.0	20.1%	639 (55.1%)	47 (4.1%)	278 (24.0%)	128 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (5.9%)	90.6	75^th of 1196 public middle schools	93.7%		88	106^th of 1177 public middle schools	91.0%	31	82.0	80.0	75.0	85.0	53.0	85.0	75.0	96.0	100.0	92.0	$7,696	$1,296	$6,400
Buchanan Middle School	Public	6-8	1001 W Bearss Ave	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7600	759	36	21.0	72.7%	97 (12.8%)	145 (19.1%)	475 (62.6%)	17 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.2%)	15.6	1044^th of 1196 public middle schools	12.7%		13.5	1055^th of 1177 public middle schools	10.4%	11	27.0	22.0	28.0	25.0	14.0	39.0	28.0	86.0		39.0	$8,769	$1,975	$6,795
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 Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School

What district is Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School?

Students at Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School are 63% Hispanic, 19% White, 9% African American, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Is Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School a good school?

Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School ranks 655^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School usually go on to attend Sickles High School

How many students attend Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 583 students attended Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School.

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