- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooksville, FL
Powell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Powell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120081002434
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powell Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Brooksville · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Powell Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powell Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Brooksville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Powell Middle School grew from 1,004 students in 2022-23 to 1,061 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 120081002434 · Brooksville, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,041 enr · 20.4:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students)
Powell Middle School grew from 1,004 students in 2022-23 to 1,061 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Powell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank W. Sprin
Frank W. Springstead High School
1,853 students
- Winding Waters
Winding Waters K-8
1,613 students
- Explorer K-8
Explorer K-8
1,544 students
- Challenger K-8
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
1,456 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,444 students
- This school
Powell Middle School
1,041 students
What this shows Powell Middle School reports 1,041 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powell Middle School compares
Powell Middle School is a growing 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,041 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,041
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$10,856
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 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
190
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Powell Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Hernando reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Powell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank W. Springstead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winding Waters K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explorer K-8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,041 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Powell Middle School
How many students attend Powell Middle School?
Powell Middle School has 1,041 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooksville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,004 (2022-23) → 1,061 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powell Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Powell Middle School?
45.4% of students at Powell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Powell Middle School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Brooksville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powell Middle School?
Powell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Powell Middle School rank among middle schools in Brooksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Powell Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Brooksville, 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 Brooksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hernando?
Besides Powell Middle School, Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students), Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students), and Explorer K-8 (1,544 students). See the Hernando district page for the complete list.