COLEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

860 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Coleman Middle School, located in the Ballast Point neighborhood of Tampa, Florida, is a highly regarded public school within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is frequently recognized for maintaining high performance standards in a supportive community environment. It draws a dedicated student body from the surrounding South Tampa area, benefiting from a culture that emphasizes both rigorous core academics and student engagement.

Beyond its traditional curriculum, Coleman Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and various student clubs, which contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. The school is also home to a specialized magnet program in Gifted and Talented education, which attracts high-achieving students from across the district. With a focus on preparing students for high school and beyond, Coleman is widely viewed as a cornerstone of the local community, blending academic excellence with a commitment to student development.

860

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	572
Hispanic	154
Black	29
Asian	55
Two or More	49
Pacific Islander	1

White
572 (66.5%)
Hispanic
154 (17.9%)
Asian
55 (6.4%)
Two or More
49 (5.7%)
Black
29 (3.4%)
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)872-5335
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	860
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 233

Grade 7 300

Grade 8 327

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COLEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	233
Grade 7	300
Grade 8	327

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COLEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	400	46.5%
Male	460	53.5%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)