- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palm Harbor, FL
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph L. Carwise Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120156001978
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Palm Harbor · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph L. Carwise Middle School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Palm Harbor, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-141 students YoY
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School shrank from 1,098 students in 2022-23 to 957 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-141 students YoY 120156001978 · Palm Harbor, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
859 enr · 14.8:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School shrank from 1,098 students in 2022-23 to 957 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Joseph L. Carwise 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 859
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
859 students
What this shows Joseph L. Carwise Middle School reports 859 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph L. Carwise Middle School compares
Joseph L. Carwise 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Florida - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Joseph L. Carwise Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Joseph L. Carwise 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph L. Carwise 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 (~859 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
How many students attend Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School has 859 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palm Harbor, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,098 (2022-23) → 957 (2023-24), down 141.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% lower 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 Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?
33.0% of students at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph L. Carwise Middle School is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Palm Harbor, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Joseph L. Carwise Middle School rank among public schools in Palm Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph L. Carwise Middle School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Palm Harbor, 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 Palm Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Joseph L. Carwise 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.