- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lithia, FL
Randall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Randall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087004354
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randall Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Lithia · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Randall Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randall Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Lithia, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Randall Middle School held near 1,361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 120087004354 · Lithia, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,373 enr · 21.8:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Randall Middle School held near 1,361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Randall 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 1,373
Randall Middle School
1,373 students
What this shows Randall Middle School reports 1,373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Randall Middle School compares
Randall 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 73% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,373 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,373
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 6.8%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Randall 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 Randall 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randall 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 (~1,373 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Randall Middle School
How many students attend Randall Middle School?
Randall Middle School has 1,373 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lithia, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,409 (2022-23) → 1,361 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Randall Middle School is 21.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Randall Middle School?
13.8% of students at Randall Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Randall Middle School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Lithia, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randall Middle School?
Randall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Randall Middle School rank among public schools in Lithia?
By Resource Investment Index, Randall Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Lithia, 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 Lithia on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Randall 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.