- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tampa, FL
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Orange Grove Middle Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087003377
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 25
- middle schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Grove Middle Magnet School ranks #9 of 25 middle schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120087003377 · Tampa, FL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 19.9:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Orange Grove 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 497
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School
497 students
What this shows Orange Grove Middle Magnet School reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange Grove Middle Magnet School compares
Orange Grove 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$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 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
White 16.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Orange Grove 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 Orange Grove 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange Grove 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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orange Grove Middle Magnet School
How many students attend Orange Grove Middle Magnet School?
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School has 497 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove Middle Magnet School is 19.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orange Grove Middle Magnet School?
62.4% of students at Orange Grove Middle Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange Grove Middle Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Orange Grove Middle Magnet School is African American at 52.3% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange Grove Middle Magnet School?
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Orange Grove Middle Magnet School rank among middle schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Grove Middle Magnet School ranks #9 of 25 middle schools in Tampa, 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 Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Orange Grove 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.