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#2746 of 3,778 schools in FL
Marshall Middle Magnet School
Middle School · Hillsborough · Plant City, FL
A Hillsborough middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
18 S MARYLAND AVE, Plant City, FL 33563
- Math 37% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marshall Middle Magnet School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (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
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marshall Middle Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average512/100K
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
$56,318
Median home value
$197,500
Median rent
$1,226/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33563; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons Career CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Simmons Exceptional CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Tomlin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 1,419 | Compare → |
| Pace Private School SystemPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.7 mi | 26 | 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.
Hillsborough
- Schools in district
- 305
- Rank in district
- #181 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
Marshall Middle Magnet School is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marshall Middle Magnet School
Marshall Middle Magnet School is a public middle school in Plant City, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 1,058 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,746 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marshall Middle Magnet School
What grades does Marshall Middle Magnet School serve?
Marshall Middle Magnet School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Marshall Middle Magnet School?
Marshall Middle Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 1,058 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle Magnet School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marshall Middle Magnet School rank in FL?
Marshall Middle Magnet School ranks #2,746 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Marshall Middle Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marshall Middle Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Marshall Middle Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall Middle Magnet School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marshall Middle Magnet School a charter school?
No, Marshall Middle Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marshall Middle Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Marshall Middle Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshall Middle Magnet School?
69.2% of students at Marshall 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
- 1,058
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (813) 757-9360
- Area population (ZIP 33563)
- 26,313
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 33563; 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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