Very Good
#971 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 26% in state
Ferrell Middle Magnet School
Middle School · Hillsborough · Tampa, FL
A Hillsborough middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4302 N 24TH ST, Tampa, FL 33610
- Math 63% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ferrell Middle Magnet School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ferrell Middle Magnet 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,917/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tampa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,765
Median home value
$210,600
Median rent
$1,307/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
49.2%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #65 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
Ferrell Middle Magnet School is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ferrell Middle Magnet School
Ferrell Middle Magnet School is a public middle school in Tampa, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 421 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #971 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ferrell Middle Magnet School
What grades does Ferrell Middle Magnet School serve?
Ferrell Middle Magnet School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ferrell Middle Magnet School?
Ferrell Middle Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferrell Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferrell Middle Magnet School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ferrell Middle Magnet School rank in FL?
Ferrell Middle Magnet School ranks #971 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ferrell Middle Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ferrell Middle Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Ferrell Middle Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferrell Middle Magnet School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Ferrell Middle Magnet School a charter school?
No, Ferrell Middle Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ferrell Middle Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Ferrell Middle Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ferrell Middle Magnet School?
64.4% of students at Ferrell Middle Magnet 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
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- (813) 276-5608
- Area population (ZIP 33610)
- 45,396
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 33610; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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