Summary:
In zip code 33569 (Riverview, FL), there are two middle schools serving grades 6-8: Giunta Middle School and Rodgers Middle Magnet School, both part of the Hillsborough County School District.
Rodgers Middle Magnet School is the stronger performer in this area, ranking in the 21st percentile statewide compared to Giunta Middle School's 9th percentile. Rodgers outperforms Giunta in nearly every academic subject, with average ELA proficiency at 44.7% versus 36.3%, and average math proficiency at 39.7% versus 28.0%. The gap is especially wide in advanced coursework: 93% of Rodgers students passed Geometry, compared to 84% at Giunta, and both schools far exceed the district and state averages in these advanced math exams. Rodgers also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (47.22%) compared to Giunta (63.69%).
The most critical issue affecting both schools is chronic absenteeism, with rates of 48.5% at Giunta and 47.2% at Rodgers—over 50% higher than the district and state averages of 31.3%. This likely drives their low state rankings. Interestingly, Giunta Middle School spends $836 more per student ($10,797) than Rodgers ($9,961), yet achieves lower test scores, suggesting funds may need to be redirected toward attendance and remedial programs. Giunta has also shown a consistently declining trend, ranking in the bottom 11% for three consecutive years, while Rodgers has maintained a more stable, though still low, position.
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