SERGEANT PAUL R SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL

583 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sergeant Paul R. Smith Middle School, located in the Citrus Park area of Tampa, Florida, is a public school operating under the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant Paul Ray Smith, the school serves students in grades 6 through 8. It is committed to fostering a challenging academic environment that prepares students for high school success while emphasizing core values such as integrity, courage, and service, which reflect the legacy of its namesake.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs. Students at Sergeant Paul R. Smith have access to specialized programs, including honors courses, STEM-focused initiatives, and a range of clubs and athletic teams designed to promote holistic development. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and character building, the school strives to provide a supportive community that encourages students to excel academically and socially during their middle school years.

583

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SERGEANT PAUL R SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	366
Black	51
Asian	39
Two or More	19

Hispanic
366 (62.8 %)
White
108 (18.5 %)
Black
51 (8.7 %)
Asian
39 (6.7 %)
Two or More
19 (3.3 %)

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)792-5125
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 6 181

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 227

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SERGEANT PAUL R SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	181
Grade 7	175
Grade 8	227

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SERGEANT PAUL R SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	289	49.6%
Male	294	50.4%

Middle School 6th - 8th