SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in RUSKIN, FL with about 1,411 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 85 teachers, SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Ruskin, Florida, is part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Serving the growing suburban community south of Tampa, the school provides a comprehensive educational program designed to support students during the critical middle school transition years. The campus is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student engagement, and the development of essential life skills.

As a public middle school, Shields focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a standard core curriculum complemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective options. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and maintains close ties with the district’s central administration to ensure alignment with state standards and technological integration in the classroom. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the institution strives to prepare students for success in high school and beyond by promoting both academic excellence and personal character development.

For more information, contact SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL at (813) 672-5338 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.