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Buchanan Middle School

1001 W Bearss Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 759 students in grades 6-8, Buchanan Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Buchanan Middle School's student population of 759 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
759 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Buchanan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buchanan Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3242 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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31%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buchanan Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buchanan Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Buchanan Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
63%
37%
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Black
19%
21%
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White
13%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Buchanan Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buchanan Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buchanan Middle School's ranking?
Buchanan Middle School is ranked #3242 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Buchanan Middle School often compared to?
Buchanan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Buchanan Middle School?
759 students attend Buchanan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Buchanan Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buchanan Middle School?
Buchanan Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buchanan Middle School offer ?
Buchanan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Buchanan Middle School part of?
Buchanan Middle School is part of Hillsborough School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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