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#2522 of 3,778 schools in FL
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School
Middle School · Hillsborough · Tampa, FL
A Hillsborough middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
14303 CITRUS POINTE DR, Tampa, FL 33625
- Math 47% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$83,907
Median home value
$341,600
Median rent
$1,797/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33625; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–11 | 0.9 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Tampa Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 3–8 | 1.9 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Davidsen Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 942 | Compare → |
| Hill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 825 | Compare → |
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
- #168 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
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is a public middle school in Tampa, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 580 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,522 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School
What grades does Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School serve?
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School?
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School rank in FL?
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School ranks #2,522 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School a charter school?
No, Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School?
60.2% of students at Sergeant Paul R Smith 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
- 580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (813) 792-5125
- Area population (ZIP 33625)
- 29,341
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 33625; 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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