- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plant City, FL
Turkey Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Turkey Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087001030
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turkey Creek Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Plant City · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Turkey Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turkey Creek Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Plant City, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087001030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Turkey Creek Middle School held near 1,026 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 120087001030 · Plant City, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,000 enr · 19.2:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Turkey Creek Middle School held near 1,026 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Turkey Creek 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 1,000
Turkey Creek Middle School
1,000 students
What this shows Turkey Creek Middle School reports 1,000 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turkey Creek Middle School compares
Turkey Creek 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,000
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Florida - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
172
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.4%
White 24.6%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Turkey Creek Middle School is less 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 Turkey Creek 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turkey Creek 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 (~1,000 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Turkey Creek Middle School
How many students attend Turkey Creek Middle School?
Turkey Creek Middle School has 1,000 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plant City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 978 (2022-23) → 1,026 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turkey Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turkey Creek Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 8% 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 Turkey Creek Middle School?
70.4% of students at Turkey Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turkey Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Turkey Creek Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment, in Plant City, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turkey Creek Middle School?
Turkey Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Turkey Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Plant City?
By Resource Investment Index, Turkey Creek Middle School ranks #2 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 Turkey Creek 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.