Summary:
In zip code 33607 (Tampa, FL), there is one middle school, Stewart Middle Magnet School, serving grades 6 through 8 with 793 students in the Hillsborough district, which has a 2-star rating and ranks in the 36th percentile among Florida districts.
Stewart Middle Magnet School presents a unique "math paradox" for parents to consider. The school is a standout in advanced mathematics, with 91% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 93% proficient in Geometry in the 2025-2026 school year—dramatically outperforming both district and state averages by nearly 30-40 percentage points. However, the school struggles significantly with on-grade-level math, with only 37% of 6th graders and 32% of 7th graders proficient in the FAST Math exam, compared to state averages of 60% and 53%. This creates a bimodal performance profile where the school excels with its top-tier math students but lags behind for the majority of its general population. The school's overall state ranking has also been declining, dropping from the 44th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 33rd percentile in 2025-2026, suggesting that general proficiency in other subjects is dragging down the overall score.
Key metrics show a school with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio, 55.61% free/reduced lunch eligibility, and per-student spending of $10,709. Chronic absenteeism affects 30.6% of students, slightly better than district and state averages. Beyond math, the school underperforms in Civics (65% vs. state 77%) and 8th Grade Science (50% vs. state 52%), indicating that academic strength is highly specialized in mathematics rather than reflecting overall excellence. Year-over-year proficiency scores show significant volatility, such as 6th Grade ELA jumping from 44% to 53% while 7th Grade ELA dropped from 55% to 45%, which could be due to changes in student cohorts or teaching staff. For parents, this school offers exceptional opportunities for students ready for advanced math but may require additional support for those needing on-grade-level instruction in core subjects.
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