For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 961 students in 33570, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33570, FL are Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay and South County Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33570 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33570, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33570, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1090 30th Street Ne
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 234-0940
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 234-0940
Gr: K-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
South County Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
33570, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Teen Parent South (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33570, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33570, FL include Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay and South County Career Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 33570?
2 public middle schools are located in 33570.
What is the racial composition of students in 33570?
33570 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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