Enrollment
666
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Hernando Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Hernando Middle School
West Hernando Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Brooksville, Florida, enrolling 666 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.2% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 666 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 969 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #774, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 666 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 339 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 666 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students) and Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students) alongside West Hernando Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Hernando Middle School compares
West Hernando Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,962
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hernando, which includes West Hernando Middle School.
$9,962
Per student
-11%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 44.9%
Federal 15.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~666 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Hernando Middle School a good school?
West Hernando Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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