- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tampa, FL
Davidsen Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Davidsen Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087004351
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davidsen Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #18 of 25
- middle schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Davidsen Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davidsen Middle School ranks #18 of 25 middle schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Davidsen Middle School shrank from 1,002 students in 2022-23 to 942 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 120087004351 · Tampa, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
969 enr · 17.3:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Davidsen Middle School shrank from 1,002 students in 2022-23 to 942 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Davidsen 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 969
Davidsen Middle School
969 students
What this shows Davidsen Middle School reports 969 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davidsen Middle School compares
Davidsen 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 969 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
969
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.0%
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 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.5%
White 19.9%
African American 4.5%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Davidsen Middle School is less 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 Davidsen 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davidsen 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 (~969 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davidsen Middle School
How many students attend Davidsen Middle School?
Davidsen Middle School has 969 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,002 (2022-23) → 942 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidsen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidsen Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davidsen Middle School?
50.1% of students at Davidsen Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davidsen Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Davidsen Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davidsen Middle School?
Davidsen Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Davidsen Middle School rank among middle schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Davidsen Middle School ranks #18 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 Davidsen 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.