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#3740 of 3,778 schools in FL
Burnett Middle School
Middle School · Hillsborough · Seffner, FL
A Hillsborough middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1010 N KINGSWAY RD, Seffner, FL 33584
- Math 23% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burnett Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burnett Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average512/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,330
Median home value
$280,700
Median rent
$1,379/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33584; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lopez Exceptional CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Legacy Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Hillsborough Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| New Jerusalem Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hillsborough
- Schools in district
- 305
- Rank in district
- #279 of 286
- District spending per student
- $10,590NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burnett Middle School is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burnett Middle School
Burnett Middle School is a public middle school in Seffner, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 592 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,740 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burnett Middle School
What grades does Burnett Middle School serve?
Burnett Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Burnett Middle School?
Burnett Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnett Middle School is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burnett Middle School rank in FL?
Burnett Middle School ranks #3,740 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Burnett Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burnett Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Burnett Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burnett Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Burnett Middle School a charter school?
No, Burnett Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burnett Middle School a Title I school?
No, Burnett Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burnett Middle School?
67.9% of students at Burnett Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.2%
- Phone
- (813) 744-6745
- Area population (ZIP 33584)
- 27,172
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33584; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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