How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology | Powell Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Spring Hill, FL | Brooksville, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 217 | 1,041 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 18.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.7% | 48.8% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology | Powell Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,856 | $10,856 |
| District | Hernando County School District | Hernando County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology | Powell Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| African American | 4.1% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.6% | 34.1% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology | Powell Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 214:1 | 318:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 4.2% | 42.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 190 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.