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Coleman Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

92^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 92% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Coleman Middle School in Tampa, FL, is a high-performing public school serving 860 students in grades 6-8, located in the South Tampa neighborhood and part of the Hillsborough school district. This school consistently ranks in the top 10% of all middle schools in Florida, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for nine consecutive years, and stands out dramatically from its nearby peers in academic performance and student engagement.

Coleman's test scores are exceptionally high, with 86% proficiency in 6th grade ELA and math, and 86% in 8th grade science for the 2025-2026 school year. In contrast, the average proficiency among eight other nearby schools is just 48% in 6th grade ELA and 49% in 6th grade math. The school also excels in advanced coursework, achieving 100% proficiency in Algebra 1 and Geometry End-of-Course exams for multiple years. However, a notable pattern is a consistent dip in 7th grade math proficiency (63% in 2025-2026), which is also seen at the nearby high-performing Wilson Middle School, suggesting a curriculum-wide challenge. Chronic absenteeism at Coleman is just 15%, less than half the district and state averages, and far below the 38% average of other nearby schools.

Coleman's success is supported by a very low free/reduced lunch rate of 13%, compared to an average of 56.5% among nine nearby schools. The school also spends less per student ($9,848) than the average of its peers ($11,622), yet achieves far better results, indicating efficient resource use. A striking example of the school's unique position is its proximity to Madison Middle School, just 1.5 miles away, which is a 1-star school in the 22nd percentile with a 56% free/reduced lunch rate. This contrast highlights how neighborhood demographics can shape school performance, making Coleman a standout choice for families seeking a high-achieving middle school in the Tampa area.

860

Students ?

19.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,848

Per pupil spending ?

13%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1724 S Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33629

(813) 872-5335

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Coleman Middle School usually attend:

High:

Plant High School

Feeder schools for Coleman Middle School:

Elementary:	Grady Elementary School
	Mabry Elementary School
	Roosevelt Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.5%

Hispanic:

17.9%

Asian:

6.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (87% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Florida middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hillsborough

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school87%

District avg58%

Florida avg61%

92^nd of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 41Middle Schools in the Hillsborough

45^th of 70Hillsborough among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	87.9	92 of 1216	92.4%	★★★★★
2025	89.5	83 of 1205	93.1%	★★★★★
2024	91.4	69 of 1196	94.2%	★★★★★
2023	89.7	89 of 1177	92.4%	★★★★★
2022	91.1	67 of 1148	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	93.3	53 of 1136	95.3%	★★★★★
2019	90.2	77 of 1099	93.0%	★★★★★
2018	90.1	89 of 1035	91.4%	★★★★★
2017	90.6	83 of 1031	91.9%	★★★★★
2016	87.3	103 of 997	89.7%	★★★★☆
2014	91.5	52 of 999	94.8%	★★★★★
2013	90.1	62 of 956	93.5%	★★★★★
2012	91.6	49 of 897	94.5%	★★★★★
2011	89.9	51 of 891	94.3%	★★★★★
2010	89.2	52 of 839	93.8%	★★★★★
2009	89.4	51 of 780	93.5%	★★★★★
2008	87.4	71 of 740	90.4%	★★★★★
2007	86.1	79 of 736	89.3%	★★★★☆
2006	90.0	49 of 675	92.7%	★★★★★
2005	88.0	50 of 602	91.7%	★★★★★
2004	88.4	47 of 593	92.1%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 1100%+37 vs state

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Civics90%+13 vs state

Science86%+34 vs state

Math86%+27 vs state

English Language Arts82%+20 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Coleman Middle School	Public	6-8	1724 S Manhattan Ave	Tampa	33629	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 872-5335	860	43	19.8	13.0%	572 (66.5%)	29 (3.4%)	154 (17.9%)	55 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (5.7%)	87.9	92^nd of 1216 public middle schools	92.4%		89.5	83^rd of 1205 public middle schools	93.1%	9	86.0	77.0	81.0	86.0	63.0	89.0	86.0	100.0	100.0	90.0	$9,848	$849	$8,999
Madison Middle School	Public	6-8	4444 W Bay Vista Ave	Tampa	33611	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 272-3050	658	30	21.6	56.2%	199 (30.2%)	135 (20.5%)	245 (37.2%)	21 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	55 (8.4%)	27.4	953^rd of 1216 public middle schools	21.6%		31.8	862^nd of 1205 public middle schools	28.5%	91	56.0	45.0	39.0	42.0	31.0	43.0	45.0	76.0		63.0	$10,193	$1,349	$8,843
Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	1005 W Swann Ave	Tampa	33606	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 276-5682	598	28	21.0	16.1%	401 (67.1%)	38 (6.4%)	96 (16.1%)	23 (3.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.4%)	83.8	144^th of 1216 public middle schools	88.2%		83.6	162^nd of 1205 public middle schools	86.6%	18	86.0	76.0	75.0	84.0	56.0	83.0	74.0	97.0	100.0	93.0	$10,244	$615	$9,628
Stewart Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1125 W Spruce St	Tampa	33607	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5691	793	38	21.0	55.6%	108 (13.6%)	339 (42.7%)	300 (37.8%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.3%)	37.1	820^th of 1216 public middle schools	32.6%		36.9	790^th of 1205 public middle schools	34.4%	30	53.0	45.0	53.0	37.0	32.0	60.0	50.0	91.0	93.0	65.0	$10,709	$1,230	$9,479
Pierce Middle School	Public	6-8	5511 N Hesperides St	Tampa	33614	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5344	858	39	22.0	67.4%	41 (4.8%)	77 (9.0%)	719 (83.8%)	12 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.9%)	15.2	1088^th of 1216 public middle schools	10.5%		15.7	1064^th of 1205 public middle schools	11.7%	24	38.0	31.0	36.0	48.0	20.0	43.0	18.0	93.0		53.0	$10,185	$1,655	$8,530
Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	4702 N Central Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5230	973	42	23.1	67.4%	61 (6.3%)	188 (19.3%)	692 (71.1%)	10 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.2%)	18.4	1050^th of 1216 public middle schools	13.7%		14	1074^th of 1205 public middle schools	10.9%	24	40.0	33.0	34.0	49.0	21.0	46.0	31.0	90.0		62.0	$10,420	$1,400	$9,019
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3415 N 16th St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5717	497	23	21.6	56.1%	83 (16.7%)	260 (52.3%)	129 (26.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.4%)	43.3	725^th of 1216 public middle schools	40.4%		49	606^th of 1205 public middle schools	49.7%	119	57.0	64.0	68.0	42.0	13.0	58.0	47.0	75.0		73.0	$10,679	$1,176	$9,502
Webb Middle School	Public	6-8	6035 Hanley Rd	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5351	782	34	23.3	62.0%	43 (5.5%)	50 (6.4%)	658 (84.1%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.6%)	20.9	1027^th of 1216 public middle schools	15.5%		21.1	987^th of 1205 public middle schools	18.1%	40	39.0	24.0	44.0	39.0	21.0	46.0	42.0	92.0		42.0	$9,344	$1,401	$7,942
Young Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1807 E Dr Martin Luther King	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5739	307	17	17.5	75.6%	9 (2.9%)	215 (70.0%)	61 (19.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.2%)	33.7	861^st of 1216 public middle schools	29.2%		34.9	819^th of 1205 public middle schools	32.0%	42	46.0	43.0	48.0	61.0	33.0	63.0	35.0	100.0		49.0	$14,974	$1,839	$13,136
Ferrell Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4302 N 24th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5608	437	22	20.0	55.6%	74 (16.9%)	173 (39.6%)	146 (33.4%)	14 (3.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.4%)	50.7	608^th of 1216 public middle schools	50.0%		61.8	430^th of 1205 public middle schools	64.3%	178	53.0	66.0	58.0	60.0	35.0	71.0	49.0	99.0		77.0	$11,181	$1,141	$10,039

Frequently Asked Questions about Coleman Middle School

What district is Coleman Middle School in?

Hillsborough

What high school do graduates of Coleman Middle School attend?

Students who attend Coleman Middle School usually go on to attend Plant High School

Is Coleman Middle School a good school?

Yes. Coleman Middle School ranks in the top 7.6% of Florida middle schools.

How many students attend Coleman Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 860 students attended Coleman Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Coleman Middle School?

Students at Coleman Middle School are 67% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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