Ferrell Middle Magnet School

Q: Is Ferrell Middle Magnet School a good school?

Ferrell Middle Magnet School ranks 469 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ferrell Middle Magnet School is a public middle school in Tampa, Florida, serving 431 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.

Ferrell Middle Magnet School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Hillsborough district and the state of Florida in standardized tests, including 100% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1 compared to 56% for Hillsborough and 55% for Florida. However, the school also faces challenges, with a higher chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 28.6% to 29.3% in recent years, significantly higher than the district's 7.5% rate. Additionally, Ferrell serves a student population with a high percentage of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 66.13% to 84.31%, which is higher than the surrounding schools, such as Village Of Excellence Middle School and Wilson Middle School.

Despite these challenges, Ferrell Middle Magnet School has a higher spending per student, ranging from $9,204 to $10,997, compared to the nearby schools, which have spending per student ranging from $8,499 to $13,942. This suggests a focus on providing additional resources and support to address the unique needs of the school's diverse student population. By addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and continuing to build on its academic strengths, Ferrell Middle Magnet School can continue to be a high-performing school within the Hillsborough School District.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

4302 N 24th St
Tampa, FL 33610

(813) 276-5608

District: Hillsborough

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,997

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 421

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.3%

Hispanic:

33.0%

White:

16.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ferrell Middle Magnet School ranks better than 60.8% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 12^th among 43 ranked middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.18. (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 Student population at Ferrell Middle Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.3%), Hispanic (33%), White (16.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ferrell Middle Magnet School is 17.9, which is the 6^th best among 43 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Ferrell Middle Magnet School employs 23.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ferrell Middle Magnet School is $10,997, which is the 6^th highest among 43 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Ferrell Middle Magnet School 469^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Ferrell Middle Magnet 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 Ferrell Middle Magnet School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2013	56.72	410^th	956	57.1%
2014	59.77	387^th	999	61.3%
2016	60.51	361^st	997	63.8%
2017	51.03	500^th	1031	51.5%
2018	51.68	498^th	1035	51.9%
2019	51.11	532^nd	1099	51.6%
2021	47.15	594^th	1136	47.7%
2022	56.28	469^th	1148	59.1%
2023	64.95	382^nd	1177	67.5%
2024	58.18	469^th	1196	60.8%

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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 Ferrell Middle Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	58	171	1	67	2	0	13	312
2013	81	164	5	84	4	0	17	355
2014	98	170	6	107	4	1	19	405
2015	79	180	12	117	4	0	20	412
2016	80	243	12	144	0	3	23	505
2017	71	276	13	161	0	4	20	545
2018	92	297	10	164	2	3	16	584
2019	100	276	7	183	2	1	27	596
2020	98	293	5	173	2	1	30	602
2021	70	249	4	166	1	1	38	529
2022	56	182	5	121	0	1	25	390
2023	73	170	10	152	1	1	24	431
2024	69	178	10	139	1	1	23	421

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 Ferrell Middle Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	312	28.0	11.1	80.8
2013	355	33.0	10.7	72.4
2014	405	34.0	11.9	74.3
2015	412	36.0	11.4	78.6
2016	505	39.0	12.9	74.1
2017	545	41.0	13.2	76.1
2018	584	39.0	14.9	81.5
2019	596	32.0	18.6	79.2
2020	602	33.0	18.2	77.6
2021	529	32.5	16.2	84.3
2022	390	24.0	16.2	77.2
2023	431	26.0	16.5	66.1
2024	421	23.5	17.9	64.4

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 Ferrell Middle Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	312	28.0	11.1	80.8
2013	355	33.0	10.7	72.4
2014	405	34.0	11.9	74.3
2015	412	36.0	11.4	78.6
2016	505	39.0	12.9	74.1
2017	545	41.0	13.2	76.1
2018	584	39.0	14.9	81.5
2019	596	32.0	18.6	79.2
2020	602	33.0	18.2	77.6
2021	529	32.5	16.2	84.3
2022	390	24.0	16.2	77.2
2023	431	26.0	16.5	66.1
2024	421	23.5	17.9	64.4

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 Ferrell Middle Magnet School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$655 (7.7%)	$7,813 (92.3%)	$8,468
2019	$591 (7.3%)	$7,552 (92.7%)	$8,144
2020	$693 (8.1%)	$7,872 (91.9%)	$8,565
2021	$1,354 (14.7%)	$7,850 (85.3%)	$9,204
2022	$1,636 (14.9%)	$9,362 (85.1%)	$10,999
2023	$2,258 (20.5%)	$8,740 (79.5%)	$10,997

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ferrell Middle Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 532^nd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 382^nd of 1177 Middle schools	16%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ferrell Middle Magnet School)	51	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ferrell Middle Magnet School)	48	46	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ferrell Middle Magnet School)	54	46	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ferrell Middle Magnet School)	65	25	40%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	62	26	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ferrell Middle Magnet School)	54	55	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ferrell Middle Magnet School)	44	65	21%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	31	47	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Ferrell Middle Magnet School)	43	50	7%
8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Ferrell Middle Magnet School)	75	72	3%
End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)	67	64	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Ferrell Middle Magnet School)	92	100	8%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Ferrell Middle Magnet School)	90	100	10%
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	596	431	27.7%
African American	276	170	38.4%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	7	10	42.9%
Hispanic	183	152	16.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	100	73	27%
Two or More Races	27	24	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.2%	66.1%	13.1%

Schools Near Ferrell Middle Magnet 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
Ferrell Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4302 N 24th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5608	421	24	17.9	64.4%	69 (16.4%)	178 (42.3%)	139 (33.0%)	10 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.5%)	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
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	348	21	16.5	80.2%	15 (4.3%)	247 (71.0%)	64 (18.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.7%)	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	492	24	20.9	62.6%	78 (15.9%)	244 (49.6%)	146 (29.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	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
Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	4702 N Central Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5230	659	35	19.1	70.7%	43 (6.5%)	119 (18.1%)	475 (72.1%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.4%)	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
Franklin Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3915 E 21st Ave	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 744-8108	344	18	19.1	53.8%	65 (18.9%)	164 (47.7%)	90 (26.2%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (4.9%)	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	847	40	21.4	36.7%	117 (13.8%)	289 (34.1%)	158 (18.7%)	241 (28.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	36 (4.3%)	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
Sligh Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2011 E Sligh Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5596	574	30	19.1	77.7%	29 (5.1%)	369 (64.3%)	157 (27.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.4%)	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	801	35	23.2	60.0%	121 (15.1%)	316 (39.5%)	305 (38.1%)	17 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.1%)	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
Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	1005 W Swann Ave	Tampa	33606	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 276-5682	619	31	20.2	17.6%	406 (65.6%)	30 (4.8%)	109 (17.6%)	27 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (7.3%)	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	533	24	22.6	71.3%	43 (8.1%)	167 (31.3%)	288 (54.0%)	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.1%)	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 Ferrell Middle Magnet School

What district is Ferrell Middle Magnet School in?

Hillsborough

Is Ferrell Middle Magnet School a good school?

Ferrell Middle Magnet School ranks 469^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Ferrell Middle Magnet School?

Students at Ferrell Middle Magnet School are 42% African American, 33% Hispanic, 16% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Ferrell Middle Magnet School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 421 students attended Ferrell Middle Magnet School.

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