Enrollment
815
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spring Hill, FL
Fox Chapel Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fox Chapel Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120081002067
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Chapel Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Spring Hill · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Chapel Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Chapel Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Spring Hill, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fox Chapel Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fox Chapel Middle School
Fox Chapel Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Spring Hill, Florida, enrolling 815 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 815 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 993 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #966, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 399 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 815 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students) and Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students) alongside Fox Chapel Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fox Chapel Middle School compares
Fox Chapel Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
815
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Florida - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.4%
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
$9,962
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
200
in-school suspensions + 199 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Fox Chapel Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hernando, which includes Fox Chapel Middle School.
$9,962
Per student
-11%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 44.9%
Federal 15.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fox Chapel Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank W. Springstead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winding Waters K-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Explorer K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Chapel Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~815 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fox Chapel Middle School
How many students attend Fox Chapel Middle School?
Fox Chapel Middle School has 815 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spring Hill, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Chapel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Chapel Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% 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 Fox Chapel Middle School?
63.1% of students at Fox Chapel Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Chapel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fox Chapel Middle School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Spring Hill, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Chapel Middle School?
Fox Chapel Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fox Chapel Middle School rank among middle schools in Spring Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Chapel Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Spring Hill, 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 Spring Hill on the city page.
Is Fox Chapel Middle School a good school?
Fox Chapel Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hernando?
Besides Fox Chapel Middle School, Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students), Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students), and Explorer K-8 (1,544 students). See the Hernando district page for the complete list.
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