- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seffner, FL
Burnett Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Burnett Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087003071
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burnett Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Seffner · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Burnett Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burnett Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Seffner, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Burnett Middle School shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 120087003071 · Seffner, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 19.9:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Burnett Middle School shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Burnett 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 636
Burnett Middle School
636 students
What this shows Burnett Middle School reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burnett Middle School compares
Burnett 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.1%
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
White 29.4%
African American 21.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Burnett 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 Burnett 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burnett 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 (~636 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burnett Middle School
How many students attend Burnett Middle School?
Burnett Middle School has 636 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seffner, FL. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnett Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burnett Middle School?
68.6% of students at Burnett Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burnett Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Burnett Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Seffner, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burnett Middle School?
Burnett Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Burnett Middle School rank among public schools in Seffner?
By Resource Investment Index, Burnett Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Seffner, 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 Seffner on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Burnett 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.