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Franklin Middle Magnet School

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

928^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,205 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 23% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Franklin Middle Magnet School is a public middle school in Tampa, Florida, serving 344 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 49 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Franklin Middle Magnet School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida middle schools, with a ranking between 525 and 928 out of over 1,000 schools.

Franklin Middle Magnet School faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, lower test scores, and a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have ranged from 30.9% to 33.2% over the past few years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally lower than the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 39% in Algebra 1, 34% in 8th grade Science, and 36-51% in English Language Arts, compared to district and state averages that were 10-25 percentage points higher.

When comparing Franklin Middle Magnet School to nearby schools in the Hillsborough district, such as Wilson Middle School and Williams Middle Magnet School, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming in several key areas. These nearby schools have significantly higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and lower free and reduced lunch rates, suggesting that Franklin Middle Magnet School may not be effectively utilizing its magnet school status to attract and retain high-performing students.

327

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,155

Per pupil spending ?

53.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3915 E 21st Ave
Tampa, FL 33605

(813) 744-8108

District: Hillsborough

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.8%

Hispanic:

23.9%

White:

18.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 57th percentile in 2014 → 23rd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (43% vs 58% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (23rd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 34 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg54%

Florida avg58%

928^th of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 23%▼ down 20 pts since 2016

From bottom 43% (2016) to bottom 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

26^th of 41Middle Schools in the Hillsborough

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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	26.5	928 of 1205	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.8	856 of 1196	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.0	636 of 1177	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.9	641 of 1148	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.8	845 of 1136	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.0	699 of 1099	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.0	639 of 1035	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	48.9	525 of 1031	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	43.4	567 of 997	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	57.2	425 of 999	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	46.9	524 of 956	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Geometry100%+45 vs state

Civics57%-14 vs state

English Language Arts43%-14 vs state

Algebra 139%-21 vs state

Math37%-19 vs state

Science34%-15 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, March 11, 2022

Franklin Middle School is amazing! Their teachers are excellent and committed to the academic development of the children. They are always attentive so that no cases of bullying are generated. The extracurricular activities are innovative and provide an exciting experience for the children. Most importantly, good values are transmitted to each child with passion and love. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 11, 2022

My son is thriving at Franklin Boys Prep Academy. BPA really works on developing the whole boy instead of just focusing on academics. Teachers are trained in the latest gender research to address how boys learn and the smaller environment allows teachers to meet the needs of each boy. The boys are placed onto teams (houses) were they work on team building, have strong mentors and make fast friends! It’s a Cambridge International School and each student receives an iPad. My son gets almost an hour for lunch where he can go outside and play or can even visit his teachers for tutoring if he's struggling with something. BPA is a gem!! You'll make middle school the best years for your son if you send him here. Close Quote

Schools Near Franklin Middle Magnet School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Franklin Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3915 E 21st Ave	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 744-8108	327	21	15.6	53.2%	61 (18.7%)	163 (49.8%)	78 (23.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.1%)	26.5	928^th of 1205 public middle schools	23.0%		30.8	856^th of 1196 public middle schools	28.4%	72	51.0	44.0	36.0	60.0	20.0	26.0	34.0	39.0	100.0	57.0	$16,155	$1,851	$14,304
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%)	61.8	430^th of 1205 public middle schools	64.3%		58.2	469^th of 1196 public middle schools	60.8%	39	57.0	57.0	62.0	69.0	43.0	73.0	61.0	94.0		71.0	$11,181	$1,141	$10,039
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%)	49	606^th of 1205 public middle schools	49.7%		41.1	710^th of 1196 public middle schools	40.6%	104	57.0	67.0	56.0	50.0	29.0	62.0	41.0	73.0		75.0	$10,679	$1,176	$9,502
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%)	34.9	819^th of 1205 public middle schools	32.0%		26.1	914^th of 1196 public middle schools	23.6%	95	49.0	48.0	31.0	66.0	13.0	63.0	29.0	88.0		47.0	$14,974	$1,839	$13,136
Williams Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5020 N 47th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 744-8600	856	33	25.6	35.2%	109 (12.7%)	332 (38.8%)	157 (18.3%)	213 (24.9%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.4%)	82.1	185^th of 1205 public middle schools	84.6%		87.3	120^th of 1196 public middle schools	90.0%	65	78.0	80.0	78.0	65.0	35.0	83.0	75.0	94.0	99.0	88.0	$9,232	$602	$8,630
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%)	14	1074^th of 1205 public middle schools	10.9%		20.9	989^th of 1196 public middle schools	17.3%	85	31.0	26.0	29.0	42.0	10.0	33.0	28.0	69.0		40.0	$10,420	$1,400	$9,019
Sligh Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2011 E Sligh Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5596	761	35	21.7	76.9%	37 (4.9%)	509 (66.9%)	191 (25.1%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.1%)	20.3	1000^th of 1205 public middle schools	17.0%		23.8	946^th of 1196 public middle schools	20.9%	54	37.0	36.0	32.0	40.0	30.0	44.0	30.0	88.0		59.0	$10,401	$1,657	$8,743
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%)	36.9	790^th of 1205 public middle schools	34.4%		44.1	674^th of 1196 public middle schools	43.6%	116	44.0	55.0	47.0	23.0	20.0	57.0	45.0	76.0	75.0	53.0	$10,709	$1,230	$9,479
Dowdell Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1208 Wishing Well Way	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 744-8322	657	28	23.3	66.7%	91 (13.9%)	159 (24.2%)	378 (57.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.7%)	11.4	1102^nd of 1205 public middle schools	8.5%		20	998^th of 1196 public middle schools	16.6%	104	32.0	32.0	28.0	29.0	17.0	30.0	22.0	91.0		37.0	$8,906	$1,129	$7,776
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%)	83.6	162^nd of 1205 public middle schools	86.6%		89.8	84^th of 1196 public middle schools	93.0%	78	79.0	78.0	75.0	78.0	36.0	84.0	72.0	95.0	100.0	85.0	$10,244	$615	$9,628

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Middle Magnet School

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Middle Magnet School?

Students at Franklin Middle Magnet School are 50% African American, 24% Hispanic, 19% White, 6% Two or more races.

Is Franklin Middle Magnet School a good school?

Franklin Middle Magnet School ranks in the bottom 23.0% of Florida middle schools.

What district is Franklin Middle Magnet School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Franklin Middle Magnet School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 327 students attended Franklin Middle Magnet School.

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