BUCHANAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

759 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Buchanan Middle School, located at 1001 W Bearss Ave in Tampa, Florida, is a public educational institution serving the local community as part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility for its middle-grade students. By adhering to the broader objectives of the district, the school aims to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond through a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing diverse learning needs.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Buchanan Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded student experience. The school typically provides various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, which serve to keep students engaged and help them develop collaborative and leadership skills. By leveraging resources provided by the Hillsborough County school system, Buchanan strives to maintain a supportive campus culture that balances educational achievement with the social and emotional well-being of its student body.

759

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUCHANAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	475
Black	145
Asian	17
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
475 (62.6 %)
Black
145 (19.1 %)
White
97 (12.8 %)
Two or More
24 (3.2 %)
Asian
17 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)975-7600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	759
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	552
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 281

Grade 7 165

Grade 8 313

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BUCHANAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	281
Grade 7	165
Grade 8	313

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BUCHANAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	380	50.1%
Male	379	49.9%

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