BENITO MIDDLE SCHOOL

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.
903
Total Students
47.2
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENITO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White266
Hispanic189
Black203
Asian161
Two or More81
American Indian1
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    266 (29.5%)
  • Black
    203 (22.5%)
  • Hispanic
    189 (20.9%)
  • Asian
    161 (17.8%)
  • Two or More
    81 (9.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    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)631-4694
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 903
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 227
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32
Grades Taught
Grade 6 295
Grade 7 317
Grade 8 291

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BENITO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 6295
Grade 7317
Grade 8291
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BENITO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43247.8%
Male47152.2%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)