Young Middle Magnet School

Summary:

Young Middle Magnet School is a public middle school in Tampa, Florida, serving 443 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its magnet school designation, Young Middle Magnet School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 33.7% to 41.5% in recent years, compared to just 17.4% at Wilson Middle School and 12.6% at Williams Middle Magnet School. Additionally, Young Middle Magnet School consistently underperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math ranging from 25% to 50%, compared to 47% to 54% in the district and 50% to 54% statewide. As a result, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida middle schools, with a 1-star or 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Young Middle Magnet School, ranging from 82.17% to 94.55%, suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the challenges the school faces, such as higher chronic absenteeism and lower academic performance. While the magnet school designation does not appear to be providing a clear advantage, addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance, such as improving attendance and implementing targeted academic interventions, could be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for the students at Young Middle Magnet School.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1807 E Dr Martin Luther King
       Tampa, FL  33610


(813) 276-5739

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
914th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,798 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  443

Racial breakdown:

African American:
75.6%
Hispanic:
16.9%
White:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.2% Help


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Compare Details Young Middle Magnet School ranks worse than 76.4% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 26th 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 26.06. (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 (75.6%), Hispanic (16.9%), White (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Young Middle Magnet School is 17.7, which is the 5th best among 43 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Young Middle Magnet School employs 25 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Young Middle Magnet School is $11,798, which is the 3rd highest among 43 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Young Middle Magnet School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Young Middle Magnet School 914th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Young Middle Magnet 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 Young Middle Magnet School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.00 83rd 593 86.0%
2005 70.63 161st 602 73.3%
2006 71.13 182nd 675 73.0%
2007 58.51 315th 736 57.2%
2008 55.74 356th 740 51.9%
2009 46.20 458th 780 41.3%
2010 47.77 479th 839 42.9%
2011 36.98 607th 891 31.9%
2012 38.55 573rd 897 36.1%
2013 27.01 714th 956 25.3%
2014 31.72 687th 999 31.2%
2016 35.39 645th 997 35.3%
2017 28.87 741st 1031 28.1%
2018 23.32 808th 1035 21.9%
2019 19.49 912th 1099 17.0%
2021 11.37 1052nd 1136 7.4%
2022 21.64 939th 1148 18.2%
2023 24.80 911th 1177 22.6%
2024 26.06 914th 1196 23.6%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Open Quote My son transferred to Young from another county, where he was a straight-A student, always at the top of the Accelerated Reading program and was socially and scholastically active. Within a week of starting at Young Middle Magnet School his ever-positive attitude about school changed 180 degrees. His enthusiasm and curiosity were replaced by fear and anxiety, and he was bullied on a daily basis. We had numerous conversations with teachers, guidance and principal Johnson, all to no avail. They are simply powerless to do anything about the criminal behavior and only showed an interest in my child as a potential benefit to their state testing and overall school grade.

I refuse to sacrifice my son to the inner-city thug mentality at Young. I encountered many teachers at Young who are professional and well-intended, but in the end even they are limited by the attitudes and behaviors of the "student" body. If this is what Hillsborough County considers a "Magnet" school, then we may safely refer to Raiford Correctional Institute as a "Magnet Prison". Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, February 12, 2012

Open Quote this is school is not good because the prinicpals are not good because they gave my son suspend too much there smallest reason happen. also they didnt help my son or me nothing.... this is school is stink. i tried to send emails to teachers but they never responde me back just 2 teachers responde me back... Close Quote



Enrollment information for Young Middle Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 647 220 16 40 3 n/a n/a 0 926
1989 665 212 17 58 1 n/a n/a 0 953
1990 684 313 14 89 2 n/a n/a 0 1102
1991 658 311 19 90 5 n/a n/a 0 1083
1992 715 316 29 110 5 n/a n/a 0 1175
1993 676 384 18 124 2 n/a n/a 0 1204
1994 683 340 28 120 2 n/a n/a 0 1173
1995 713 423 29 164 5 n/a n/a 0 1334
1996 713 423 29 164 5 n/a n/a 0 1334
1997 509 382 26 141 2 n/a n/a 0 1060
1998 226 84 16 85 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1999 333 202 26 113 2 n/a n/a 0 676
2000 370 188 24 142 3 n/a n/a 0 727
2001 371 193 27 128 4 n/a n/a 0 723
2002 317 249 34 111 5 n/a n/a 0 716
2003 317 249 34 111 5 n/a n/a 0 716
2004 286 237 53 131 5 n/a n/a 0 712
2005 293 336 45 143 4 n/a n/a 0 821
2006 252 329 42 138 4 n/a n/a 0 765
2007 207 349 44 149 3 n/a n/a 57 809
2008 140 318 28 158 2 n/a n/a 55 701
2009 93 339 26 150 2 n/a n/a 53 663
2010 97 376 26 154 4 n/a n/a 28 685
2011 50 394 34 162 4 2 24 0 670
2012 42 348 21 145 3 0 19 0 578
2013 36 331 18 153 3 0 14 0 555
2014 73 291 14 171 3 0 9 0 561
2015 71 312 13 158 4 0 15 0 573
2016 70 349 14 149 3 0 11 0 596
2017 51 385 10 134 2 1 13 0 596
2018 40 426 6 115 3 2 14 0 606
2019 24 481 4 133 4 2 16 0 664
2020 18 472 2 123 2 3 14 0 634
2021 15 459 5 104 0 1 22 0 606
2022 14 376 6 71 0 1 15 0 483
2023 14 335 6 75 0 0 13 0 443

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 Young Middle Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 926 53.0 17.4 36.2
1989 953 49.0 19.4 28.4
1990 1102 48.0 22.9 35.3
1991 1083 56.0 19.3 41.6
1992 1175 61.0 19.2 39.1
1993 1204 63.0 19.1 43.1
1994 1173 62.0 18.9 40.7
1995 1334 67.0 19.9 44.2
1996 1334 67.0 19.9 44.2
1997 1060 58.0 18.3 50.7
1998 412 37.0 11.1 39.1
1999 676 58.0 11.7 50.7
2000 727 54.0 13.5 39.3
2001 723 55.0 13.1 36.4
2002 716 53.0 13.5 45.1
2003 716 53.0 13.5 45.1
2004 712 54.0 13.2 49.7
2005 821 54.0 15.2 58.5
2006 765 48.0 15.9 55
2007 809 35.0 23.1 66
2008 701 48.0 14.6 64.6
2009 663 44.3 15.8 75.1
2010 685 41.0 16.7 73.7
2011 670 36.0 18.6 78.4
2012 578 37.1 15.5 83.9
2013 555 40.0 13.8 86.7
2014 561 39.0 14.3 88.1
2015 573 39.0 14.6 87.3
2016 596 39.0 15.2 83.6
2017 596 37.0 16.1 87.9
2018 606 39.0 15.5 91.1
2019 664 30.5 21.7 90.5
2020 634 35.5 17.8 91.2
2021 606 42.5 14.2 94.6
2022 483 26.5 18.2 87
2023 443 25.0 17.7 82.2

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 Young Middle Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 926 53.0 17.4 36.2
1989 953 49.0 19.4 28.4
1990 1102 48.0 22.9 35.3
1991 1083 56.0 19.3 41.6
1992 1175 61.0 19.2 39.1
1993 1204 63.0 19.1 43.1
1994 1173 62.0 18.9 40.7
1995 1334 67.0 19.9 44.2
1996 1334 67.0 19.9 44.2
1997 1060 58.0 18.3 50.7
1998 412 37.0 11.1 39.1
1999 676 58.0 11.7 50.7
2000 727 54.0 13.5 39.3
2001 723 55.0 13.1 36.4
2002 716 53.0 13.5 45.1
2003 716 53.0 13.5 45.1
2004 712 54.0 13.2 49.7
2005 821 54.0 15.2 58.5
2006 765 48.0 15.9 55
2007 809 35.0 23.1 66
2008 701 48.0 14.6 64.6
2009 663 44.3 15.8 75.1
2010 685 41.0 16.7 73.7
2011 670 36.0 18.6 78.4
2012 578 37.1 15.5 83.9
2013 555 40.0 13.8 86.7
2014 561 39.0 14.3 88.1
2015 573 39.0 14.6 87.3
2016 596 39.0 15.2 83.6
2017 596 37.0 16.1 87.9
2018 606 39.0 15.5 91.1
2019 664 30.5 21.7 90.5
2020 634 35.5 17.8 91.2
2021 606 42.5 14.2 94.6
2022 483 26.5 18.2 87
2023 443 25.0 17.7 82.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Young Middle Magnet School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $752 (8.7%) $7,859 (91.3%) $8,611
2019 $937 (11.8%) $7,000 (88.2%) $7,937
2020 $1,167 (12.8%) $7,927 (87.2%) $9,094
2021 $1,693 (17.3%) $8,121 (82.8%) $9,813
2022 $2,131 (20.2%) $8,418 (79.8%) $10,549
2023 $2,049 (17.4%) $9,749 (82.6%) $11,798

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Young Middle Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 912th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 911th of 1177 Middle schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Young Middle Magnet School)3833
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5352
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Young Middle Magnet School)1625
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)4945
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Young Middle Magnet School)3727
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5449
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Young Middle Magnet School)4812
 36%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)6226
 36%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Young Middle Magnet School)3430
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5347
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Young Middle Magnet School)1243
 31%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)3147
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Young Middle Magnet School)2321
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)4741
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Young Middle Magnet School)4042
 2%
   End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)6764
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Young Middle Magnet School)7593
 18%
   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 Students664443
 33.3%
African American481335
 30.4%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic13375
 43.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White2414
 41.7%
Two or More Races1613
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.5%82.2%
 8.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 443 students attended Young Middle Magnet School.

Students at Young Middle Magnet School are 76% African American, 17% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Young Middle Magnet School ranks in the bottom 23.6% of Florida middle schools.


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