Summary:
In zip code 33634, there is one middle school, Webb Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Tampa, Florida, as part of the Hillsborough County school district.
Webb Middle School presents a mixed picture for parents. On one hand, it has a standout strength in Algebra 1, with 92% of students proficient on the End-of-Course exam, far exceeding the district and state averages of 63%. However, this success is an outlier. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Florida middle schools, earning a 1-star rating for three consecutive years. Most other test scores are well below state averages, with particularly low proficiency in 7th-grade math (21%) and 7th-grade English Language Arts (24%). A critical concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 47.5%, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages of around 31%, and likely a major factor in the low overall performance.
Key metrics show that 62% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and the school spends $9,344 per student with a student-teacher ratio of 23.3 to 1. The high spending does not appear to translate into strong academic results, raising questions about resource effectiveness. Additionally, test scores show significant year-over-year volatility, such as 8th-grade science jumping from 27% to 42% proficiency, indicating a lack of consistent academic growth. For parents, the Algebra 1 success suggests opportunities for advanced students, but the overall data points to a school facing serious challenges with chronic absenteeism and core academic performance that need urgent attention.
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