- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooksville, FL
West Hernando Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Hernando Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120081001609
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hernando Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Brooksville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hernando Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hernando Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Brooksville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
West Hernando Middle School shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 120081001609 · Brooksville, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 14.5:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students)
West Hernando Middle School shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West Hernando Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank W. Sprin
Frank W. Springstead High School
1,853 students
- Winding Waters
Winding Waters K-8
1,613 students
- Explorer K-8
Explorer K-8
1,544 students
- Challenger K-8
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
1,456 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,444 students
- This school 666
West Hernando Middle School
666 students
What this shows West Hernando Middle School reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hernando Middle School compares
West Hernando 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Florida - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.7%
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
$10,856
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 666 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
188
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, West Hernando Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hernando reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Hernando Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank W. Springstead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winding Waters K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Explorer K-8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hernando Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~666 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hernando Middle School
How many students attend West Hernando Middle School?
West Hernando Middle School has 666 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooksville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hernando Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hernando Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Hernando Middle School?
53.2% of students at West Hernando Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hernando Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Hernando Middle School is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Brooksville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hernando Middle School?
West Hernando Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 West Hernando Middle School rank among middle schools in Brooksville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hernando Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Brooksville, 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 Brooksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hernando?
Besides West Hernando Middle School, Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students), Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students), and Explorer K-8 (1,544 students). See the Hernando district page for the complete list.