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Tomlin Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1575 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 10, 2010

I love Tomlin Middle!!! I went there for my 6th grade year and enjoyed it a lot. The Pep Rallies, lunch, education, and teachers are the best. Now I moved but i still wish i could be there.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 9, 2010

i love tomlin!i!i! im in 7th grade and all my 6th grade teachers made my 1st year at tomlin awsome!
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 14, 2009

This school was amazing all the teachers were really cool not too strict they were a lot of fun. Pride is alot of fun you get too get out of your classes for an hour.I love this school great teachers who are fun!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 30, 2008

i love tomlin !!!! im now in 8th grade and i loved all my teachers they are all awsome !!! Also to the one team i loved most ,the AVID team !!!! This team was awsome to be on beacuse the awsome teachers such as ,Ms. Mattheus ,Mr. Hinchey ,Ms. Sutorius, Mrs. Hanks, Ms. Walbreker!!!! I loved also the other two teachers that aren't there any more mrs. sweat and mr. thomas!!! It has been nice to have these teachers for the 2 years in AVID !!!Also i dont want to forget my 6th grade teachers Mrs.B. Smith and Ms. Albano!!! From the experence at tomlin and for going there ,i made many new friends that are now my best friends!!!Tomlin is the best school there is to learn and meet new people at !!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 4, 2008

This is my 12th year at Tomlin Middle School! I get up EVERY morning and can't wait to get to school. (I know...weird) Tomln is one of the top rated schools in East Hillsborough County! We have close to 1450 students and 125 on staff. You would think that a school of that size would be cold! NOT! Tomlin is a very welcoming school for students,parents and teachers. Our administration is very active and forward thinking! They put the student's first! (As it should be!) They do their best to create a safe learning environment where students can learn to their full potential. Come out and see us during the Strawberry Festival! We have plenty of places to park!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 19, 2008

i love tomlins ilap program and mrs. subko and mrs. hosmer
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 21, 2008

I am a student at tomlin, recently out of 7th grade and when I first started going thre this year, I was afraid that it wouldn't be a very good school. But the teachers are superb are very helpful when you don't understand something. Although some have different teaching styles, they all want to help kids learn; sometimes we just don't realize it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 12, 2008

I love this school! the teachers and the staff are so great... and Tomlin's FCAT scores have gone up. It is a great school to go to!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 26, 2007

I am an involved parent at the school and see how students come first with administrators and staff. From my understanding there are over 1500 students that populate the three grade levels. Tomlin does an excellent job at handling the number of students and providing many extra curricular activities. I am completely satisfied with my daughters three years at Tomlin.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2007

I was a student at Tomlin for all three years of my middle school education, except for one nine weeks in the 6th grade. Tomlin was better than any middle school I had seen, it has wonderful teachers and a great staff. It was amazing and I loved it ever so much. If I could go back and re-do my years there, I would again and again and again.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 25, 2007

I feel that as a parent of a 6th grader coming into the school, that it has been very confusing. Between the schedule changes, finding the way around the school etc., If feel things were not very organized. Also, the homework load is just more than the students can handle. The students do not get home until 4:45., There is homework in 3 or more classes on most nights. If would be helpful if say english/math were assigned on mon/wed and maybe science/history etc. Be assigned tues/thurs.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

530 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

535 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
57%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

518 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

517 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
50%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

520 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

513 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2012.

520 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "A".

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

271 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
84%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The Algebra 1 EOC has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 54% 46%
Hispanic 32% 25%
Black 10% 23%
Multiracial 3% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 15N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 66%N/A65%
Master's degree 34%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 0%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 3%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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501 N Woodrow Wilson St
Plant City, FL 33563
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Phone: (813) 757-9400

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