- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lithia, FL
Barrington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Barrington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087006912
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barrington Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Lithia · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Barrington Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barrington Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Lithia, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-155 students YoY
Barrington Middle School shrank from 1,434 students in 2022-23 to 1,279 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-155 students YoY 120087006912 · Lithia, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,345 enr · 21.3:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Barrington Middle School shrank from 1,434 students in 2022-23 to 1,279 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Barrington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 1,345
Barrington Middle School
1,345 students
What this shows Barrington Middle School reports 1,345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barrington Middle School compares
Barrington Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,345 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,345
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Barrington Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barrington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barrington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barrington Middle School
How many students attend Barrington Middle School?
Barrington Middle School has 1,345 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lithia, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,434 (2022-23) → 1,279 (2023-24), down 155.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrington Middle School is 21.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barrington Middle School?
30.1% of students at Barrington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barrington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Barrington Middle School is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Lithia, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrington Middle School?
Barrington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barrington Middle School rank among public schools in Lithia?
By Resource Investment Index, Barrington Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Lithia, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lithia on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Barrington Middle School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.