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Monroe Middle Magnet School

Public, Magnet Grades

Summary

Monroe Middle Magnet School is a public middle school in Tampa, Florida, serving 412 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite receiving relatively high per-student spending, Monroe Middle Magnet School faces significant challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 43.8% to 48.4%, which is much higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently lower than the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in FAST English Language Arts and Math 10-30 percentage points below the district and state. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.99% to 80.14%, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby middle schools in the Hillsborough district, Monroe Middle Magnet School generally performs worse on key metrics such as test scores, chronic absenteeism, and free and reduced lunch rates. However, the school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 25-28% White, 34-35% African American, and 24-28% Hispanic students, is not reflected in the nearby schools, which tend to have more homogeneous student populations. Despite this diversity, Monroe Middle Magnet School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Florida middle schools, with a ranking between 699 and 997 out of over 1,100 schools in recent years, suggesting that additional resources and interventions may be needed to improve student outcomes.

344

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

67.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4716 W Montgomery Ave
Tampa, FL 33616

(813) 272-3020

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Monroe Middle Magnet School usually attend:

High:

Robinson High School

Feeder schools for Monroe Middle Magnet School:

Elementary:	Lanier Elementary School
	Westshore Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

33.1%

White:

24.4%

Hispanic:

24.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 27th percentile in 2013 → 17th in 2024

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (32% vs 53% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (54% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school32%

District avg52%

Florida avg53%

Not ranked this year

Monroe Middle Magnet School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

49^th of 67Hillsborough 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
2024	20.1	997 of 1196	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	19.7	984 of 1177	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.8	887 of 1148	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.5	824 of 1136	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	28.7	817 of 1099	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.5	784 of 1035	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	23.8	806 of 1031	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	22.6	789 of 997	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	29.5	718 of 999	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	28.6	699 of 956	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	21.7	718 of 897	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	30.7	650 of 891	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	32.2	610 of 839	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	38.4	522 of 780	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	32.5	528 of 740	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	33.6	517 of 736	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	41.4	425 of 675	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	53.7	307 of 602	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	55.1	290 of 593	51.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2023-2024) ?

Algebra 150%-5 vs state

Civics42%-25 vs state

Science39%-6 vs state

English Language Arts32%-20 vs state

Math22%-31 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Sunday, July 13, 2025

I'm gonna be straight up honest about this school. I was a former student here many years ago and I can guarantee you that this school was anything but but great. Many students here were in gangs, there were fights every day and the classrooms were out of control and bullying was a huge problem. One time I was racially made fun of for being white and when I reported it to a staff member he said quote on quote " He's just calling you what you are?" Literally did nothing and that wasn't the first time I experienced racial bullying. That was also another huge problem that went on here that went ignored. There was alot of unhappy students and parents who were not thrilled at all with this school and thats something alot of staff members, community members and the so called preppy South Tampa community wouldn't tell you about because its surrounded by wealthier neighborhoods nearby which Monroe Middle School is not apart of. And to top it all off the grades and academic performance was very low and had also been featured on the news a couple of times and not for good reasons such as weapons and other disturbances happening here. Also I saw the expulsion rate within a ten year period from (2004-2014) and it was very high. So yeah all so called good reviews I read about are nothing short of fairytales. Now yes there were some good things about the school like the band/orchestra program which was great and other great programs here and there were great kids here but I also had to address some of the things that also went on here that got ignored. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, June 15, 2018

This is a great school. It has a bad rep due to years of neglect. It is on the right track now! Close Quote

by a citizen
Wednesday, April 6, 2016

A spanish teacher has inserted her own non-spanish content for your children's indoctrination by the left. Monroe parents should be outraged, what's next? My child is more privileged than yours based on her criteria? Shaming children is never appropriate.

http://eagnews.org/parents-object-to-middle-school-privilege-quiz-in-spanish-class/ Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, August 7, 2011

I have had two children in Monroe, with another one starting next year and I am extremely pleased with the school and staff. I've heard others voice their complaints but any issue I've had I've taken to the staff and it has been dealt with quickly and professionally. My children have loved it, they adore the teachers who make the effort to really connect with the kids and make the experience fun. This is a true case of don't judge a book by its cover. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Monroe is a gem in South Tampa. The buildings may be older but what's important is the teachers and they are truly dedicated to the students. The school has MacDill AFB as a partner as well as very good community and business support. The school was a state-rated "A" in 2008-2009. My children excelled at Monroe. Close Quote

Schools Near Monroe Middle Magnet School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Total
Middle School Vv	Public		1716 W Lake Dr	Wimauma	33598	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(813) 272-4000	0																		(n/a)
Navigator Academy Of Leadership Southshore	Public, Charter		0 Bishop Rd	Wimauma	33598	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(813) 272-4000	0																		(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Monroe Middle Magnet School

What is the racial makeup of Monroe Middle Magnet School?

Students at Monroe Middle Magnet School are 33% African American, 24% White, 24% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Monroe Middle Magnet School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 344 students attended Monroe Middle Magnet School.

What district is Monroe Middle Magnet School in?

Hillsborough

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