- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tampa, FL
Stewart Middle Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Stewart Middle Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087000917
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stewart Middle Magnet School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools.
- #22 of 25
- middle schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Stewart Middle Magnet School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Middle Magnet School ranks #22 of 25 middle schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Stewart Middle Magnet School held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120087000917 · Tampa, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
793 enr · 20.9:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Stewart Middle Magnet School held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Stewart Middle Magnet 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 793
Stewart Middle Magnet School
793 students
What this shows Stewart Middle Magnet School reports 793 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stewart Middle Magnet School compares
Stewart Middle Magnet 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 793 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
793
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$10,589
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
185
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.7%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
White 13.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Stewart Middle Magnet 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 Stewart Middle Magnet 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 Stewart Middle Magnet 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 (~793 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stewart Middle Magnet School
How many students attend Stewart Middle Magnet School?
Stewart Middle Magnet School has 793 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 800 (2022-23) → 801 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart Middle Magnet School is 20.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stewart Middle Magnet School?
59.5% of students at Stewart Middle Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stewart Middle Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Stewart Middle Magnet School is African American at 42.7% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stewart Middle Magnet School?
Stewart Middle Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Stewart Middle Magnet School rank among middle schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Middle Magnet School ranks #22 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 Stewart Middle Magnet 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.