Below Average
#2896 of 3,778 schools in FL
Franklin Middle Magnet School
Middle School · Hillsborough · Tampa, FL
A Hillsborough middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3915 E 21ST AVE, Tampa, FL 33605
- Math 27% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Middle Magnet School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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
53.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Franklin Middle Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$36,790
Median home value
$235,100
Median rent
$1,122/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
40.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33605; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea HopeCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 873 | Compare → |
| Linabean Academy Inc.Private · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Ferrell Middle Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Orange Grove Middle Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 492 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #197 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
Franklin Middle Magnet School is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Middle Magnet School
Franklin Middle Magnet School is a public middle school in Tampa, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 344 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,896 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Middle Magnet School
What grades does Franklin Middle Magnet School serve?
Franklin Middle Magnet School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Franklin Middle Magnet School?
Franklin Middle Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle Magnet School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Middle Magnet School rank in FL?
Franklin Middle Magnet School ranks #2,896 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Franklin Middle Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Middle Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Franklin Middle Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Middle Magnet School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Franklin Middle Magnet School a charter school?
No, Franklin Middle Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Middle Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Franklin Middle Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Middle Magnet School?
53.8% of students at Franklin 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
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- (813) 744-8108
- Area population (ZIP 33605)
- 16,623
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 33605; 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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