Enrollment
954
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raymond B. Stewart Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Raymond B. Stewart Middle School
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Zephyrhills, Florida, enrolling 954 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 954 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 693 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #543, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 477 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 429 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 954 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 35 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students) and Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students) alongside Raymond B. Stewart Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Raymond B. Stewart Middle School compares
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco, which includes Raymond B. Stewart Middle School.
$9,640
Per student
-14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 45.9%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~954 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Raymond B. Stewart Middle School a good school?
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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