- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Petersburg, FL
John Hopkins Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John Hopkins Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120156001684
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Hopkins Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John Hopkins Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Hopkins Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
John Hopkins Middle School grew from 723 students in 2022-23 to 791 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 120156001684 · St Petersburg, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 18.9:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
John Hopkins Middle School grew from 723 students in 2022-23 to 791 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
John Hopkins Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 757
John Hopkins Middle School
757 students
What this shows John Hopkins Middle School reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Hopkins Middle School compares
John Hopkins Middle School is a growing 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
267
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 41.9%
White 37.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, John Hopkins Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Hopkins Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Hopkins Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Hopkins Middle School
How many students attend John Hopkins Middle School?
John Hopkins Middle School has 757 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Petersburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 791 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Hopkins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Hopkins Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Hopkins Middle School?
64.0% of students at John Hopkins Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Hopkins Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John Hopkins Middle School is African American at 41.9% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Hopkins Middle School?
John Hopkins Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 John Hopkins Middle School rank among middle schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, John Hopkins Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in St Petersburg, 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 St Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides John Hopkins Middle School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.