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Turkey Creek Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

1040^th

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of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 14% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Turkey Creek Middle School in Plant City, FL, is a public school serving approximately 1,000 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Hillsborough district, where it has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Florida middle schools over the past decade.

Academically, Turkey Creek Middle School faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts and science falling well below both district and state averages. For example, in 8th Grade Science, only 26% of students are proficient, compared to 50% for the district and 52% for the state. This is a stark contrast to nearby Randall Middle School, which boasts a 79% proficiency rate in the same subject. However, there is a notable bright spot: the school's Algebra 1 End-of-Course exam performance is exceptional, with 84% of students proficient, far exceeding the district and state averages of 63%. This suggests a strong program for advanced math students, even as the majority of students in standard math classes struggle—only 20% of 7th graders are proficient in grade-level math.

A critical factor driving the school's low performance is its exceptionally high chronic absenteeism rate of 36.8%, which is more than double that of high-performing schools like Randall (16.0%). This issue is compounded by the fact that 66.7% of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, a rate similar to other struggling schools in the area such as Jennings Middle School (67.35%) but much higher than at Randall (14.28%). While per-student spending at Turkey Creek ($9,396) is in the middle of the pack, the data suggests that addressing absenteeism and supporting students from economically challenged backgrounds are the most impactful steps the school could take to improve outcomes.

1,000

Students ?

23.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,396

Per pupil spending ?

66.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5005 S Turkey Creek Rd
Plant City, FL 33567

(813) 757-9442

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Turkey Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:

Durant High School

Feeder schools for Turkey Creek Middle School:

Elementary:	Dover Elementary
	Pinecrest Elementary School
	Robinson Elementary School
	Trapnell Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

67.4%

White:

24.6%

African American:

5.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 18th percentile in 2016 → 14th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (42% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (14th percentile)

!English Language Arts scores 26 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

1,040^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 14%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 18% (2016) to bottom 14% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

32^nd 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	19.4	1040 of 1216	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	16.9	1048 of 1205	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.5	1031 of 1196	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.3	957 of 1177	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.2	927 of 1148	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.9	937 of 1136	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.2	881 of 1099	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.5	849 of 1035	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	23.2	814 of 1031	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	20.9	815 of 997	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	32.6	677 of 999	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.4	623 of 956	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	27.0	670 of 897	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	37.5	603 of 891	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	39.0	560 of 839	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	46.8	453 of 780	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	43.0	465 of 740	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.5	383 of 736	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	47.4	376 of 675	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	41.2	389 of 602	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2004	54.2	295 of 593	50.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 184%+21 vs state

Civics52%-25 vs state

Math45%-13 vs state

English Language Arts35%-26 vs state

Science26%-26 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, February 27, 2021

The staff has completely given up on the children, their only outlet is suspension! it doesnt matter what your child is dealing with physically or emotionally...they all turn a blind eye! They talk with you as if they care and are concerned, but really they gave up months ago! alo...if ur child has an IEP or A 504...dont expect it to be followed. apparently only ONE of my daughters diagnoses were put on her 504...causing alot of trouble! This school is by far the worst, known best for its fights!! Think again before subjecting your child to this kind of atmosphere! Close Quote

by a teacher on FaceBook
Sunday, February 22, 2015

The teachers at this school are caring and truly interested in helping all students reach their potential. Safety is at a premium and fighting is almost non-existent. I think this a wonderful school with small class sizes and a caring community. Close Quote

Schools Near Turkey Creek Middle School

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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
Turkey Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	5005 S Turkey Creek Rd	Plant City	33567	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9442	1,000	42	23.8	66.7%	246 (24.6%)	51 (5.1%)	674 (67.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.5%)	19.4	1040^th of 1216 public middle schools	14.5%		16.9	1048^th of 1205 public middle schools	13.0%	8	39.0	38.0	30.0	52.0	20.0	51.0	26.0	84.0		52.0	$9,396	$1,507	$7,888
Mulrennan Middle School	Public	6-8	4215 Durant Rd	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 651-2100	1,027	51	20.2	33.9%	456 (44.4%)	135 (13.1%)	343 (33.4%)	38 (3.7%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	50 (4.9%)	53.6	562^nd of 1216 public middle schools	53.8%		58.3	481^st of 1205 public middle schools	60.1%	81	66.0	58.0	59.0	62.0	26.0	70.0	51.0	89.0		80.0	$9,741	$757	$8,985
Tomlin Middle School	Public	6-8	501 N Woodrow Wilson St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9400	1,340	59	22.5	54.0%	433 (32.3%)	93 (6.9%)	750 (56.0%)	15 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (3.5%)	32.9	876^th of 1216 public middle schools	28.0%		32.7	850^th of 1205 public middle schools	29.5%	26	51.0	54.0	41.0	47.0	35.0	62.0	37.0	95.0	95.0	62.0	$8,715	$1,112	$7,603
Marshall Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	18 S Maryland Ave	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 757-9360	1,066	52	20.4	60.4%	263 (24.7%)	162 (15.2%)	581 (54.5%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (4.7%)	24.2	986^th of 1216 public middle schools	18.9%		28.9	902^nd of 1205 public middle schools	25.1%	84	47.0	49.0	43.0	35.0	32.0	53.0	33.0	79.0	95.0	62.0	$9,945	$1,592	$8,352
Randall Middle School	Public	6-8	16510 Fishhawk Blvd	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-3900	1,373	65	21.1	14.3%	853 (62.1%)	62 (4.5%)	254 (18.5%)	93 (6.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	109 (7.9%)	86.5	113^th of 1216 public middle schools	90.7%		87.2	118^th of 1205 public middle schools	90.2%	5	82.0	81.0	83.0	82.0	52.0	90.0	79.0	99.0	100.0	94.0	$8,469	$547	$7,921
Mann Middle School	Public	6-8	409 E Jersey Ave	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8400	977	42	23.2	61.5%	223 (22.8%)	281 (28.8%)	409 (41.9%)	14 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.8%)	23.8	992^nd of 1216 public middle schools	18.4%		20.7	992^nd of 1205 public middle schools	17.7%		43.0	48.0	45.0	37.0	22.0	49.0	38.0	86.0		57.0	$9,283	$1,147	$8,136
Burns Middle School	Public	6-8	615 Brooker Rd	Brandon	33511	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8383	1,108	51	21.6	34.7%	488 (44.0%)	133 (12.0%)	342 (30.9%)	42 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	99 (8.9%)	58.4	494^th of 1216 public middle schools	59.4%		56.4	506^th of 1205 public middle schools	58.0%	12	65.0	64.0	63.0	64.0	37.0	71.0	53.0	90.0	100.0	73.0	$9,159	$741	$8,417
Burnett Middle School	Public	6-8	1010 N Kingsway Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-6745	636	28	22.8	64.9%	187 (29.4%)	138 (21.7%)	270 (42.5%)	13 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.2%)	15.3	1087^th of 1216 public middle schools	10.6%		18.2	1032^nd of 1205 public middle schools	14.4%	55	43.0	41.0	37.0	31.0	10.0	39.0	31.0	97.0		49.0	$12,078	$2,075	$10,003
Barrington Middle School	Public	6-8	5925 Village Center Dr	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 657-7266	1,345	52	25.8	32.7%	583 (43.3%)	198 (14.7%)	394 (29.3%)	63 (4.7%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	101 (7.5%)	60.8	458^th of 1216 public middle schools	62.3%		63.4	409^th of 1205 public middle schools	66.1%	49	68.0	65.0	59.0	73.0	32.0	68.0	56.0	91.0	100.0	78.0	$8,270	$752	$7,517
Rodgers Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	11910 Tucker Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 671-5288	900	43	20.9	47.2%	259 (28.8%)	217 (24.1%)	330 (36.7%)	25 (2.8%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.6%)	62 (6.9%)	26.8	960^th of 1216 public middle schools	21.1%		23.8	952^nd of 1205 public middle schools	21.0%	8	44.0	42.0	48.0	40.0	29.0	50.0	43.0	81.0	93.0	57.0	$9,961	$1,144	$8,817

Frequently Asked Questions about Turkey Creek Middle School

How many students attend Turkey Creek Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,000 students attended Turkey Creek Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Turkey Creek Middle School?

Students at Turkey Creek Middle School are 67% Hispanic, 25% White, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Is Turkey Creek Middle School a good school?

Turkey Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 14.5% of Florida middle schools.

What district is Turkey Creek Middle School in?

Hillsborough

What high school do graduates of Turkey Creek Middle School attend?

Students who attend Turkey Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Durant High School

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