- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brandon, FL
Mclane Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mclane Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087000919
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mclane Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Brandon · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mclane Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mclane Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Brandon, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-165 students YoY
Mclane Middle School shrank from 817 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (-20.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-165 students YoY 120087000919 · Brandon, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
817 enr · 23.3:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Mclane Middle School shrank from 817 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (-20.2%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mclane 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 817
Mclane Middle School
817 students
What this shows Mclane Middle School reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mclane Middle School compares
Mclane 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
75.9%
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 283 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
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 Mclane 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mclane 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 (~817 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mclane Middle School
How many students attend Mclane Middle School?
Mclane Middle School has 817 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brandon, FL. CCD year-over-year: 817 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), down 165.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclane Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mclane Middle School is 23.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mclane Middle School?
69.5% of students at Mclane Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mclane Middle School?
Mclane Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Mclane Middle School rank among middle schools in Brandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mclane Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Brandon, 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 Brandon on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Mclane 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.