- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tampa, FL
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087007336
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- #12 of 25
- middle schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School ranks #12 of 25 middle schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 120087007336 · Tampa, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 19.8:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sergeant Paul R Smith 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 595
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School
595 students
What this shows Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School compares
Sergeant Paul R Smith 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% 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
35.6%
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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.6%
White 17.0%
African American 6.4%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle 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 Sergeant Paul R Smith 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 (~595 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School
How many students attend Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School?
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School has 595 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School?
54.4% of students at Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School?
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School rank among middle schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School ranks #12 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 Sergeant Paul R Smith 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.