- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dade City, FL
Centennial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120153003776
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Dade City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Dade City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Centennial Middle School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120153003776 · Dade City, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
688 enr · 18.6:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Centennial Middle School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Centennial Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school 688
Centennial Middle School
688 students
What this shows Centennial Middle School reports 688 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Middle School compares
Centennial Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in Florida - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$10,007
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Centennial Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centennial Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~688 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Middle School
How many students attend Centennial Middle School?
Centennial Middle School has 688 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dade City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial Middle School?
65.1% of students at Centennial Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Middle School is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Dade City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Middle School?
Centennial Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Centennial Middle School rank among public schools in Dade City?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Dade City, 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 Dade City on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Centennial Middle School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.