- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milton, FL
Hobbs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hobbs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120165001832
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hobbs Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hobbs Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hobbs Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Milton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Hobbs Middle School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 120165001832 · Milton, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
743 enr · 21.2:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Navarre High School (2,410 students)
Hobbs Middle School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hobbs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Navarre High S
Navarre High School
2,410 students
- Pace High Scho
Pace High School
2,316 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,985 students
- Gulf Breeze Hi
Gulf Breeze High School
1,946 students
- East Bay K-8 S
East Bay K-8 School
1,100 students
- This school 743
Hobbs Middle School
743 students
What this shows Hobbs Middle School reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hobbs Middle School compares
Hobbs Middle 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▲ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$10,065
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 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Hobbs Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Rosa reports $10,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hobbs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pace High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hobbs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~743 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hobbs Middle School
How many students attend Hobbs Middle School?
Hobbs Middle School has 743 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hobbs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hobbs Middle School is 21.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hobbs Middle School?
52.3% of students at Hobbs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hobbs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hobbs Middle School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Milton, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hobbs Middle School?
Hobbs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Hobbs Middle School rank among middle schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hobbs Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Milton, 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 Milton on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa?
Besides Hobbs Middle School, Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students), Pace High School (2,316 students), and Milton High School (1,985 students). See the Santa Rosa district page for the complete list.