Very Good
#968 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 26% in state
Wilson Middle School
Middle School · Hillsborough · Tampa, FL
A Hillsborough middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1005 W SWANN AVE, Tampa, FL 33606
- Math 74% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilson Middle School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 76% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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
17.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wilson 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 70Very 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
$113,634
Median home value
$796,000
Median rent
$1,931/mo
College educated
76.7%
Homeownership
42.1%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33606; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Pinnacle Academy LlcPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 2–8 | 1.2 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Stewart Middle Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| Academy of the Holy NamesPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 927 | Compare → |
| Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 28 | 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
- #62 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
Wilson Middle School is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilson Middle School
Wilson Middle School is a public middle school in Tampa, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 619 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #968 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilson Middle School
What grades does Wilson Middle School serve?
Wilson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wilson Middle School?
Wilson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilson Middle School rank in FL?
Wilson Middle School ranks #968 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Wilson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilson Middle 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 Wilson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Middle School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wilson Middle School a charter school?
No, Wilson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wilson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilson Middle School?
17.6% of students at Wilson 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
- 619
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (813) 276-5682
- Area population (ZIP 33606)
- 23,511
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 27.8
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 33606; 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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