Enrollment
1,104
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lutz, FL
Martinez Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Martinez Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087003861
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martinez Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Lutz · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Martinez Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martinez Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Lutz, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martinez Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martinez Middle School
Martinez Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Lutz, Florida, enrolling 1,104 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.6% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 1,104 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.
Among 317 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #249, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 552 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students) and Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students) alongside Martinez 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 Martinez Middle School compares
Martinez 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 | 16.6% | ▼ 68% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,104 | top 15% | - | - |
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.
1,104
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,835
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 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 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 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Martinez Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Martinez Middle School.
$9,835
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 16.1%
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 Martinez Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martinez Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~1,104 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Martinez Middle School
How many students attend Martinez Middle School?
Martinez Middle School has 1,104 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lutz, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martinez Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martinez 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 Martinez Middle School?
16.6% of students at Martinez Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martinez Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Martinez Middle School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Lutz, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martinez Middle School?
Martinez Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Martinez Middle School rank among public schools in Lutz?
By Resource Investment Index, Martinez Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Lutz, 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 Lutz on the city page.
Is Martinez Middle School a good school?
Martinez Middle School earns 35/100 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 Hillsborough?
Besides Martinez 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.
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