- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plant City, FL
Marshall Middle Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Middle Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087000983
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Middle Magnet School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Plant City · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Middle Magnet School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Middle Magnet School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Plant City, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087000983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Marshall Middle Magnet School held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 120087000983 · Plant City, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,066 enr · 20.9:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Marshall Middle Magnet School held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Marshall Middle Magnet 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 1,066
Marshall Middle Magnet School
1,066 students
What this shows Marshall Middle Magnet School reports 1,066 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Middle Magnet School compares
Marshall Middle Magnet 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,066
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.5%
White 24.7%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Marshall Middle Magnet 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 Marshall Middle Magnet 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 Marshall Middle Magnet 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 (~1,066 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marshall Middle Magnet School
How many students attend Marshall Middle Magnet School?
Marshall Middle Magnet School has 1,066 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plant City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,089 (2022-23) → 1,058 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle Magnet School is 20.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Middle Magnet School?
65.3% of students at Marshall Middle Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Middle Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Middle Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment, in Plant City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Middle Magnet School?
Marshall Middle Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Marshall Middle Magnet School rank among middle schools in Plant City?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Middle Magnet School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Plant City, 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 Plant City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Marshall Middle Magnet 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.