Sligh Middle School

Summary:

Sligh Middle School is a public middle school in Tampa, Florida, serving 606 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Sligh Middle School stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (60.73%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 17.67% to 52.71%. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 19.4% in 2019-2020 to 45.5% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the 12.6% to 57.6% range of nearby schools. Academically, Sligh Middle School consistently underperforms the Hillsborough district and the state of Florida in standardized tests, with only 31% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in FAST/English Language Arts, compared to 47% in the district and 51% in Florida. Additionally, Sligh Middle School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.99% to 95.65%, significantly higher than the 45.03% to 92.93% range of nearby schools.

These factors suggest that Sligh Middle School faces unique challenges compared to nearby schools, despite sharing the same district and rating. The school's declining performance, with its statewide ranking dropping from 879 out of 997 Florida middle schools in 2015-2016 to 946 out of 1196 in 2023-2024, indicates a need for targeted interventions and support. The significant racial imbalance and high poverty rates at Sligh Middle School also raise questions about equity and access to quality education for the diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 2011 E Sligh Ave
       Tampa, FL  33610


(813) 276-5596

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
946th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,305 Help


Feeder schools for Sligh Middle School:

Elementary:    Foster Elementary School
    Kimbell Elementary School
    Sheehy Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  606

Racial breakdown:

African American:
60.7%
Hispanic:
27.4%
White:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sligh Middle School ranks worse than 79.1% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 28th among 43 ranked middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.85. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (60.7%), Hispanic (27.4%), White (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sligh Middle School is 18.6, which is the 11th best among 43 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sligh Middle School is $10,305, which is the 8th highest among 43 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sligh Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sligh Middle School 946th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Sligh Middle School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sligh Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.45 486th 593 18.0%
2005 20.84 505th 602 16.1%
2006 12.76 577th 675 14.5%
2007 11.57 642nd 736 12.8%
2008 11.43 652nd 740 11.9%
2009 10.10 691st 780 11.4%
2010 7.56 757th 839 9.8%
2011 8.30 808th 891 9.3%
2012 8.30 815th 897 9.1%
2013 9.52 857th 956 10.4%
2014 7.60 916th 999 8.3%
2016 15.11 879th 997 11.8%
2017 10.13 950th 1031 7.9%
2018 10.57 946th 1035 8.6%
2019 15.94 954th 1099 13.2%
2021 9.59 1073rd 1136 5.5%
2022 14.30 1029th 1148 10.4%
2023 15.98 1030th 1177 12.5%
2024 23.85 946th 1196 20.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a student
Friday, August 19, 2011

Open Quote I love this school it teaches and help with all the situations that u have and school some kids can be really bad I dont like that it makes me not focus that much im trying to be a straight "A" student Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sligh Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 518 393 18 65 9 n/a n/a 0 1003
1989 526 393 17 72 4 n/a n/a 0 1012
1990 421 259 13 73 4 n/a n/a 0 770
1991 432 281 17 86 0 n/a n/a 0 816
1992 415 314 19 83 3 n/a n/a 0 834
1993 453 373 13 112 5 n/a n/a 0 956
1994 446 416 20 92 4 n/a n/a 0 978
1995 384 553 16 144 3 n/a n/a 0 1100
1996 384 553 16 144 3 n/a n/a 0 1100
1997 371 513 13 131 7 n/a n/a 0 1035
1998 370 541 21 169 6 n/a n/a 0 1107
1999 330 553 16 151 3 n/a n/a 0 1053
2000 287 567 19 144 4 n/a n/a 0 1021
2001 243 568 14 174 1 n/a n/a 0 1000
2002 224 604 14 182 5 n/a n/a 0 1029
2003 224 604 14 182 5 n/a n/a 0 1029
2004 122 573 18 174 1 n/a n/a 0 888
2005 102 685 16 143 2 n/a n/a 0 948
2006 98 716 11 160 2 n/a n/a 0 987
2007 71 673 11 126 0 n/a n/a 34 915
2008 55 664 9 127 1 n/a n/a 32 888
2009 52 581 4 99 1 n/a n/a 38 775
2010 40 523 3 96 0 n/a n/a 30 692
2011 36 469 7 96 5 0 27 0 640
2012 37 535 5 121 1 1 20 0 720
2013 33 550 8 118 0 2 19 0 730
2014 30 492 4 102 0 2 18 0 648
2015 28 427 1 113 1 2 16 0 588
2016 26 309 1 102 0 0 15 0 453
2017 38 334 3 110 0 5 15 0 505
2018 41 409 5 127 1 3 15 0 601
2019 47 379 4 125 1 3 17 0 576
2020 43 378 5 136 2 0 16 0 580
2021 44 360 6 173 1 0 14 0 598
2022 47 332 6 170 1 0 12 0 568
2023 48 368 4 166 1 0 19 0 606

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sligh Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1003 59.0 17.0 42.8
1989 1012 53.0 19.0 52.2
1990 770 47.0 16.3 42.2
1991 816 47.0 17.3 42
1992 834 48.0 17.3 47.2
1993 956 54.0 17.7 43.8
1994 978 54.0 18.1 57.4
1995 1100 57.0 19.3 62.9
1996 1100 57.0 19.3 62.9
1997 1035 53.0 19.5 67.3
1998 1107 72.0 15.4 61.6
1999 1053 71.0 14.8 72.5
2000 1021 76.0 13.4 76.1
2001 1000 79.0 12.7 79.5
2002 1029 71.0 14.5 75.4
2003 1029 71.0 14.5 75.4
2004 888 63.0 14.1 83
2005 948 62.0 15.3 86.6
2006 987 45.0 21.9 83.5
2007 915 53.0 17.3 90.1
2008 888 64.5 13.8 86.1
2009 775 60.0 13.6 90.6
2010 692 56.0 12.3 92.9
2011 640 47.5 13.4 89.2
2012 720 50.1 14.3 94.2
2013 730 52.0 14.0 92.1
2014 648 49.0 13.2 95.2
2015 588 52.0 11.3 95.2
2016 453 45.0 10.0 92.3
2017 505 56.0 9.0 91.5
2018 601 49.0 12.2 92.7
2019 576 32.5 17.7 91.8
2020 580 33.5 17.3 92.8
2021 598 35.5 16.8 95.7
2022 568 35.5 16.0 86.6
2023 606 32.5 18.6 84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sligh Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1003 59.0 17.0 42.8
1989 1012 53.0 19.0 52.2
1990 770 47.0 16.3 42.2
1991 816 47.0 17.3 42
1992 834 48.0 17.3 47.2
1993 956 54.0 17.7 43.8
1994 978 54.0 18.1 57.4
1995 1100 57.0 19.3 62.9
1996 1100 57.0 19.3 62.9
1997 1035 53.0 19.5 67.3
1998 1107 72.0 15.4 61.6
1999 1053 71.0 14.8 72.5
2000 1021 76.0 13.4 76.1
2001 1000 79.0 12.7 79.5
2002 1029 71.0 14.5 75.4
2003 1029 71.0 14.5 75.4
2004 888 63.0 14.1 83
2005 948 62.0 15.3 86.6
2006 987 45.0 21.9 83.5
2007 915 53.0 17.3 90.1
2008 888 64.5 13.8 86.1
2009 775 60.0 13.6 90.6
2010 692 56.0 12.3 92.9
2011 640 47.5 13.4 89.2
2012 720 50.1 14.3 94.2
2013 730 52.0 14.0 92.1
2014 648 49.0 13.2 95.2
2015 588 52.0 11.3 95.2
2016 453 45.0 10.0 92.3
2017 505 56.0 9.0 91.5
2018 601 49.0 12.2 92.7
2019 576 32.5 17.7 91.8
2020 580 33.5 17.3 92.8
2021 598 35.5 16.8 95.7
2022 568 35.5 16.0 86.6
2023 606 32.5 18.6 84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sligh Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,967 (27.8%) $5,096 (72.2%) $7,063
2019 $1,929 (18.8%) $8,340 (81.2%) $10,270
2020 $1,692 (15.4%) $9,313 (84.6%) $11,005
2021 $1,599 (16.0%) $8,393 (84.0%) $9,992
2022 $2,343 (23.1%) $7,793 (76.9%) $10,136
2023 $2,592 (25.2%) $7,712 (74.8%) $10,305

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sligh Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 954th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 1030th of 1177 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sligh Middle School)3726
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5352
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sligh Middle School)2318
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)4945
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sligh Middle School)3424
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5449
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sligh Middle School)3611
 25%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)6226
 36%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sligh Middle School)2621
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5347
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sligh Middle School)1327
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)3147
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Sligh Middle School)2418
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)4741
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Sligh Middle School)5241
 11%
   End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)6764
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Sligh Middle School)8191
 10%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)6360
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students576606
 5.2%
African American379368
 2.9%
American Indian11
Asian44
Hispanic125166
 32.8%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White4748
 2.1%
Two or More Races1719
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.8%84%
 7.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 606 students attended Sligh Middle School.

Students at Sligh Middle School are 61% African American, 27% Hispanic, 8% White, 3% Two or more races.

Sligh Middle School ranks in the bottom 20.9% of Florida middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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