- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tampa, FL
Buchanan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Buchanan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087000925
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buchanan Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools.
- #24 of 25
- middle schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Buchanan Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buchanan Middle School ranks #24 of 25 middle schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-130 students YoY
Buchanan Middle School shrank from 759 students in 2022-23 to 629 in 2023-24 (-17.1%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-130 students YoY 120087000925 · Tampa, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
928 enr · 25.8:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Buchanan Middle School shrank from 759 students in 2022-23 to 629 in 2023-24 (-17.1%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Buchanan 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 928
Buchanan Middle School
928 students
What this shows Buchanan Middle School reports 928 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buchanan Middle School compares
Buchanan 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 45% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 928 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
928
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
46.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.5%
African American 23.9%
White 9.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Buchanan 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 Buchanan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buchanan 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 (~928 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buchanan Middle School
How many students attend Buchanan Middle School?
Buchanan Middle School has 928 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), down 130.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Middle School is 25.8:1, which is 45% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buchanan Middle School?
69.0% of students at Buchanan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buchanan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Buchanan Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buchanan Middle School?
Buchanan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Buchanan Middle School rank among middle schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Buchanan Middle School ranks #24 of 25 middle schools in Tampa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Buchanan 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.