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Shields Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
15732 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, FL 33573 · (813) 672-5338 · Part of Hillsborough County School District
Students
1,593
Students per teacher
27:1
Free or reduced lunch
60%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Shields Middle School
- Math proficiency 19 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 25 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 27:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency29%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 52.1%
Location
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15732 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6466
Grade 7478
Grade 8649
Enrollment over time
1,645’20
1,792’21
1,867’22
1,746’23
1,593’24
Down 3.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 60%Black 26%White 9%Two or more races 3%Asian 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.