- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seffner, FL
Jennings Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jennings Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087004088
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jennings Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Seffner · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jennings Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Seffner, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Jennings Middle School held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 120087004088 · Seffner, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 17.6:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Jennings Middle School held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jennings Middle 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 686
Jennings Middle School
686 students
What this shows Jennings Middle School reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jennings Middle School compares
Jennings 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
73.5%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
African American 34.0%
White 18.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Jennings Middle 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 Jennings Middle 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jennings Middle 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 (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jennings Middle School
How many students attend Jennings Middle School?
Jennings Middle School has 686 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seffner, FL. CCD year-over-year: 792 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jennings Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jennings Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% 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 Jennings Middle School?
75.4% of students at Jennings Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jennings Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jennings Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment, in Seffner, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jennings Middle School?
Jennings Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Jennings Middle School rank among public schools in Seffner?
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Seffner, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Seffner on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Jennings Middle 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.