Summary:
In zip code 33511, there is one middle school, Burns Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Brandon area with a substantial enrollment of 1,108 students.
Burns Middle School is a standout performer in advanced mathematics, with 100% of students proficient in Geometry and 90% proficient in Algebra 1 in the 2025-2026 school year—far exceeding both the Hillsborough district and state averages. The school also consistently outperforms district and state averages in English Language Arts across all grade levels. However, there is a notable "7th Grade Math Dip," with only 37% of 7th graders proficient in FAST Math in 2025-2026, compared to 53% statewide. Civics is a relative weakness, with proficiency at 73% versus the state average of 77%. The school maintains a stable 3-star rating and a state percentile rank in the high 50s, indicating consistent, above-average performance despite its district being ranked in the bottom half of Florida.
Key metrics include a student-teacher ratio of 21.6:1, spending of $9,159 per student, and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 34.66%. A significant concern is chronic absenteeism at 30.6%, which is high despite the lower poverty rate. This disconnect suggests absenteeism may be driven by factors other than economic hardship. The school's strong test scores, particularly in advanced math and ELA, make it an outlier within its district, pointing to effective school-level leadership and instruction. The paradox of excelling in advanced math while struggling with general 7th-grade math proficiency suggests resources may be concentrated on advanced tracks, leaving a gap for average students.
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