- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Fox Chapel Middle School shrank from 862 students in 2022-23 to 779 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 120081002067 · Spring Hill, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
815 enr · 17.7:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students)
Fox Chapel Middle School shrank from 862 students in 2022-23 to 779 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fox Chapel Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank W. Sprin
Frank W. Springstead High School
1,853 students
- Winding Waters
Winding Waters K-8
1,613 students
- Explorer K-8
Explorer K-8
1,544 students
- Challenger K-8
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
1,456 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,444 students
- This school
Fox Chapel Middle School
815 students
What this shows Fox Chapel Middle School reports 815 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fox Chapel Middle School compares
Fox Chapel 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$10,856
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 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.
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
District finance for Hernando reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,613
- 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
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 (~815 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 779 (2023-24), down 83.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.