BENITO MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,017 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Benito Middle School, located in the Cross Creek community of Tampa, Florida, is a public middle school serving students within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Situated in the fast-growing New Tampa area, the school is known for its suburban setting and its commitment to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. As part of one of the largest school districts in the nation, Benito Middle School utilizes the district’s comprehensive curriculum to prepare students for the transition to high school, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside elective programs designed to spark student interests.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. By leveraging its location on Cross Creek Boulevard, the school serves as a central hub for local families, often promoting extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs that encourage student participation outside of the traditional classroom. For the most current information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official Hillsborough County Public Schools website.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. By leveraging its location on Cross Creek Boulevard, the school serves as a central hub for local families, often promoting extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs that encourage student participation outside of the traditional classroom. For the most current information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official Hillsborough County Public Schools website.
1,017
Total Students
51.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 280 |
| Hispanic | 250 |
| Black | 274 |
| Asian | 133 |
| Two or More | 77 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White280 (27.5 %)
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Black274 (26.9 %)
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Hispanic250 (24.6 %)
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Asian133 (13.1 %)
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Two or More77 (7.6 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.2 %)
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American Indian1 (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)631-4694 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 1,017 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 51.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 227 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 32 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
375
Grade 7
318
Grade 8
324
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 375 |
| Grade 7 | 318 |
| Grade 8 | 324 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 481 | 47.3% |
| Male | 536 | 52.7% |
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