Serving 606 students in grades 6-8, Sligh 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 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Sligh 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 Sligh 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.
Sligh Middle School is ranked #3481 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sligh Middle School?
606 students attend Sligh Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sligh Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sligh Middle School?
Sligh Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sligh Middle School offer ?
Sligh Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sligh Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Sligh Middle School located?
Sligh Middle School is located in the Old Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 7 other public schools located in Old Seminole Heights.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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