- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Valrico, FL
Mulrennan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mulrennan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087004089
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mulrennan Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Valrico · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mulrennan Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mulrennan Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Valrico, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Mulrennan Middle School held near 1,166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 120087004089 · Valrico, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,027 enr · 18:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Mulrennan Middle School held near 1,166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mulrennan 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 1,027
Mulrennan Middle School
1,027 students
What this shows Mulrennan Middle School reports 1,027 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mulrennan Middle School compares
Mulrennan Middle 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,027
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Mulrennan Middle 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 Mulrennan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mulrennan 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 (~1,027 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mulrennan Middle School
How many students attend Mulrennan Middle School?
Mulrennan Middle School has 1,027 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Valrico, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,185 (2022-23) → 1,166 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mulrennan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mulrennan Middle School is 18:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mulrennan Middle School?
40.6% of students at Mulrennan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mulrennan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mulrennan Middle School is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Valrico, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mulrennan Middle School?
Mulrennan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Mulrennan Middle School rank among public schools in Valrico?
By Resource Investment Index, Mulrennan Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Valrico, 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 Valrico on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Mulrennan 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.