Enrollment
743
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hobbs Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hobbs Middle School
Hobbs Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Milton, Florida, enrolling 743 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.3% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 743 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 972 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #558.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 189 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 743 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students) and Pace High School (2,316 students) alongside Hobbs 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 Hobbs Middle School compares
Hobbs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,674
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Santa Rosa, which includes Hobbs Middle School.
$9,674
Per student
-13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 50.9%
Federal 17.0%
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 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
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~743 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hobbs Middle School a good school?
Hobbs Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. 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 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.
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