- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tampa, FL
Ferrell Middle Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Ferrell Middle Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087007782
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferrell Middle Magnet School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #11 of 25
- middle schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferrell Middle Magnet School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferrell Middle Magnet School ranks #11 of 25 middle schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ferrell Middle Magnet School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 120087007782 · Tampa, FL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 16.8:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Ferrell Middle Magnet School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ferrell Middle Magnet 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 437
Ferrell Middle Magnet School
437 students
What this shows Ferrell Middle Magnet School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferrell Middle Magnet School compares
Ferrell Middle Magnet 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Florida - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
White 16.9%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Ferrell Middle Magnet 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 Ferrell Middle Magnet 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 Ferrell Middle Magnet 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferrell Middle Magnet School
How many students attend Ferrell Middle Magnet School?
Ferrell Middle Magnet School has 437 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferrell Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferrell Middle Magnet School is 16.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% 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 Ferrell Middle Magnet School?
60.8% of students at Ferrell Middle Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferrell Middle Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Ferrell Middle Magnet School is African American at 39.6% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferrell Middle Magnet School?
Ferrell Middle Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Ferrell Middle Magnet School rank among middle schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferrell Middle Magnet School ranks #11 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 Ferrell Middle Magnet 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.