- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plant City, FL
Tomlin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tomlin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087001001
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomlin Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Plant City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomlin Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomlin Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Plant City, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087001001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Tomlin Middle School shrank from 1,499 students in 2022-23 to 1,419 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 120087001001 · Plant City, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,340 enr · 18.1:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Tomlin Middle School shrank from 1,499 students in 2022-23 to 1,419 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tomlin 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 1,340
Tomlin Middle School
1,340 students
What this shows Tomlin Middle School reports 1,340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomlin Middle School compares
Tomlin Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,340 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,340
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% 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
45.2%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
White 32.3%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Tomlin 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 Tomlin 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 Tomlin 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 (~1,340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tomlin Middle School
How many students attend Tomlin Middle School?
Tomlin Middle School has 1,340 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plant City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,499 (2022-23) → 1,419 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomlin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomlin Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 2% 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 Tomlin Middle School?
60.0% of students at Tomlin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomlin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tomlin Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Plant City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomlin Middle School?
Tomlin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Tomlin Middle School rank among middle schools in Plant City?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomlin Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Plant City, 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 Plant City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Tomlin 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.