- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Zephyrhills, FL
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Raymond B. Stewart Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120153001568
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Zephyrhills · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond B. Stewart Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Zephyrhills, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School held near 965 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.4 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 120153001568 · Zephyrhills, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
954 enr · 18:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School held near 965 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.4 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School
954 students
What this shows Raymond B. Stewart Middle School reports 954 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raymond B. Stewart Middle School compares
Raymond B. Stewart 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 | 69.9% | ▲ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 954 | top 21% | - | - |
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.
954
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
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
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
54.7%
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
$10,007
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 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
230
in-school suspensions + 199 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Raymond B. Stewart Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raymond B. Stewart Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raymond B. Stewart Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~954 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raymond B. Stewart Middle School
How many students attend Raymond B. Stewart Middle School?
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School has 954 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Zephyrhills, FL. CCD year-over-year: 988 (2022-23) → 965 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond B. Stewart Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond B. Stewart 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 Raymond B. Stewart Middle School?
69.9% of students at Raymond B. Stewart Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raymond B. Stewart Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Raymond B. Stewart Middle School is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Zephyrhills, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymond B. Stewart Middle School?
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Raymond B. Stewart Middle School rank among public schools in Zephyrhills?
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond B. Stewart Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Zephyrhills, 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 Zephyrhills on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Raymond B. Stewart Middle School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.