- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tarpon Springs, FL
Tarpon Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tarpon Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120156002400
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tarpon Springs Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Tarpon Springs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tarpon Springs Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tarpon Springs Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Tarpon Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156002400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Tarpon Springs Middle School held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120156002400 · Tarpon Springs, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 19.1:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Tarpon Springs Middle School held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tarpon Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 649
Tarpon Springs Middle School
649 students
What this shows Tarpon Springs Middle School reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tarpon Springs Middle School compares
Tarpon Springs 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Tarpon Springs Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tarpon Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tarpon Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tarpon Springs Middle School
How many students attend Tarpon Springs Middle School?
Tarpon Springs Middle School has 649 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tarpon Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarpon Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarpon Springs Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tarpon Springs Middle School?
46.7% of students at Tarpon Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tarpon Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tarpon Springs Middle School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Tarpon Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tarpon Springs Middle School?
Tarpon Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Tarpon Springs Middle School rank among public schools in Tarpon Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Tarpon Springs Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Tarpon Springs, 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 Tarpon Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Tarpon Springs Middle School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.