- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tampa, FL
Young Middle Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Young Middle Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087001042
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Young Middle Magnet School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 25
- middle schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Young Middle Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Young Middle Magnet School ranks #2 of 25 middle schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
Young Middle Magnet School shrank from 443 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-21.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 120087001042 · Tampa, FL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 12.3:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Young Middle Magnet School shrank from 443 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-21.4%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Young Middle Magnet 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 307
Young Middle Magnet School
307 students
What this shows Young Middle Magnet School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Young Middle Magnet School compares
Young Middle Magnet 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 52% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Florida - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 54.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 108.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 7.2%
White 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Young Middle Magnet 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 Young Middle Magnet 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 Young Middle Magnet 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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Young Middle Magnet School
How many students attend Young Middle Magnet School?
Young Middle Magnet School has 307 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), down 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Middle Magnet School is 12.3:1, which is 31% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% 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 Young Middle Magnet School?
79.2% of students at Young Middle Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Young Middle Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Young Middle Magnet School is African American at 70.0% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young Middle Magnet School?
Young Middle Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Young Middle Magnet School rank among middle schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Young Middle Magnet School ranks #2 of 25 middle schools in Tampa, 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 Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Young Middle Magnet 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.