- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thonotosassa, FL
Terrace Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Terrace Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087003404Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terrace Community Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Thonotosassa · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Terrace Community Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terrace Community Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Thonotosassa, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087003404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Terrace Community Middle School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120087003404 · Thonotosassa, FL Middle · MID · CHARTER
660 enr · 17.8:1 · 4.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Terrace Community Middle School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Terrace Community 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 660
Terrace Community Middle School
660 students
What this shows Terrace Community Middle School reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terrace Community Middle School compares
Terrace Community 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 91% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 62% in Florida - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 660 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 46.2%
White 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Terrace Community Middle 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 Terrace Community Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terrace Community 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 (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terrace Community Middle School
How many students attend Terrace Community Middle School?
Terrace Community Middle School has 660 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thonotosassa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terrace Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terrace Community Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terrace Community Middle School?
4.9% of students at Terrace Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terrace Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Terrace Community Middle School is Asian at 46.2% of enrollment, in Thonotosassa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terrace Community Middle School?
Terrace Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Terrace Community Middle School rank among public schools in Thonotosassa?
By Resource Investment Index, Terrace Community Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Thonotosassa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Terrace Community 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.