Powell Middle School

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Powell Middle School ranks 805 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Powell Middle School is a public middle school located in Brooksville, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,004 students. The school is part of the Hernando District, which is ranked 44 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.1% to 39.4% in recent years, Powell Middle School consistently outperforms the Hernando District and the state of Florida in several academic areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80% of Powell Middle School students were proficient or better in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 45% for the district and 55% for the state. The school also has a more diverse student population, with 53.09% White, 7.17% African American, 31.27% Hispanic, and 6.57% two or more races, which is noteworthy compared to some of the nearby schools like River Ridge Middle School and Cypress Creek Middle School.

Additionally, Powell Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50% to 53.09% in recent years, which is higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools. This suggests that the school may need to allocate additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its student population, such as providing access to social services, mental health resources, and targeted academic interventions. Overall, Powell Middle School appears to be a school with both strengths and challenges, and further analysis and targeted interventions could help support student success and ensure equitable educational outcomes for all.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

4100 Barclay Ave
Brooksville, FL 34609

(352) 797-7095

District: Hernando

SchoolDigger Rank:
805^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,662

Feeder schools for Powell Middle School:

Elementary:	John D. Floyd Elementary School
	Suncoast Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 1,061

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.3%

Hispanic:

32.7%

African American:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Powell Middle School ranks worse than 67.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Hernando School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.07. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Powell Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Hernando School District. Racial makeup is: White (51.3%), Hispanic (32.7%), African American (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Powell Middle School is 20, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Hernando School District! (See more...)

Compare Powell Middle School employs 53 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Powell Middle School is $8,662, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Hernando School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Powell Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Powell Middle School 805^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Powell Middle School in the ranking list.)

Hernando:

SchoolDigger ranks Hernando 44^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Powell Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	53.03	299^th	593	49.6%
2005	55.74	288^th	602	52.2%
2006	52.08	337^th	675	50.1%
2007	47.81	412^th	736	44.0%
2008	50.58	398^th	740	46.2%
2009	45.73	461^st	780	40.9%
2010	52.66	431^st	839	48.6%
2011	56.55	430^th	891	51.7%
2012	52.54	442^nd	897	50.7%
2013	61.58	360^th	956	62.3%
2014	56.76	436^th	999	56.4%
2016	50.23	495^th	997	50.4%
2017	53.17	477^th	1031	53.7%
2018	54.61	455^th	1035	56.0%
2019	57.48	456^th	1099	58.5%
2021	54.99	487^th	1136	57.1%
2022	48.62	568^th	1148	50.5%
2023	42.46	667^th	1177	43.3%
2024	34.07	805^th	1196	32.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Powell Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	579	9	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	604
1989	748	18	7	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	797
1990	722	10	8	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	768
1991	781	16	4	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	836
1992	833	37	2	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	916
1993	922	50	5	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	1016
1994	911	60	6	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	1008
1995	974	47	10	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	1069
1996	974	47	10	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	1069
1997	983	32	8	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	1066
1998	901	36	5	43	2	n/a	n/a	0	987
1999	908	30	12	45	4	n/a	n/a	0	999
2000	933	30	10	43	2	n/a	n/a	0	1018
2001	974	28	14	65	2	n/a	n/a	0	1083
2002	1111	48	13	99	1	n/a	n/a	0	1272
2003	1111	48	13	99	1	n/a	n/a	0	1272
2004	1072	58	9	98	1	n/a	n/a	0	1238
2005	1185	65	9	124	1	n/a	n/a	0	1384
2006	900	87	9	141	2	n/a	n/a	0	1139
2007	909	77	10	158	1	n/a	n/a	49	1204
2008	919	96	10	170	5	n/a	n/a	59	1259
2009	702	67	10	168	9	n/a	n/a	44	1000
2010	665	74	14	165	7	n/a	n/a	40	965
2011	687	75	13	164	7	2	29	0	977
2012	724	84	15	151	3	1	36	0	1014
2013	677	61	10	149	4	2	34	0	937
2014	578	49	16	139	2	0	40	0	824
2015	533	52	18	144	3	1	37	0	788
2016	540	61	17	168	4	0	42	0	832
2017	568	68	22	219	7	0	49	0	933
2018	578	68	27	259	5	0	50	0	987
2019	570	64	28	297	4	1	50	0	1014
2020	619	68	24	302	3	0	57	0	1073
2021	533	55	20	270	5	1	52	0	936
2022	548	57	17	280	2	2	49	0	955
2023	533	72	17	314	1	1	66	0	1004
2024	544	82	23	347	1	2	62	0	1061

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Powell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	604	31.0	19.4	29.6
1989	797	34.0	23.4	27.5
1990	768	51.0	15.0	26.4
1991	836	52.0	16.0	27.2
1992	916	49.0	18.6	23.8
1993	1016	50.0	20.3	23.3
1994	1008	46.0	21.9	28.5
1995	1069	50.0	21.4	26.2
1996	1069	50.0	21.4	26.2
1997	1066	51.0	20.9	27.9
1998	987	50.0	19.7	22.4
1999	999	49.0	20.4	33
2000	1018	48.0	21.2	29.1
2001	1083	52.0	20.8	28.3
2002	1272	59.0	21.6	32.8
2003	1272	59.0	21.6	32.8
2004	1238	63.0	19.7	37.7
2005	1384	74.0	18.7	39.9
2006	1139	67.0	17.0	38.1
2007	1204	73.0	16.5	43.5
2008	1259	74.0	17.0	45.6
2009	1000	71.5	15.6	47.9
2010	965	63.0	15.3	52.9
2011	977	61.5	15.8	50.2
2012	1014	63.5	15.9	53.9
2013	937	60.0	15.6	55.8
2014	824	48.0	17.1	60.4
2015	788	48.0	16.4	63.1
2016	832	47.0	17.7	65.7
2017	933	56.0	16.6	65.4
2018	987	59.0	16.7	55.8
2019	1014	57.0	17.7	44.8
2020	1073	61.0	17.5	48.8
2021	936	53.0	17.6	52.1
2022	955	51.0	18.7	53.1
2023	1004	51.0	19.6	50
2024	1061	53.0	20.0	58.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Powell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	604	31.0	19.4	29.6
1989	797	34.0	23.4	27.5
1990	768	51.0	15.0	26.4
1991	836	52.0	16.0	27.2
1992	916	49.0	18.6	23.8
1993	1016	50.0	20.3	23.3
1994	1008	46.0	21.9	28.5
1995	1069	50.0	21.4	26.2
1996	1069	50.0	21.4	26.2
1997	1066	51.0	20.9	27.9
1998	987	50.0	19.7	22.4
1999	999	49.0	20.4	33
2000	1018	48.0	21.2	29.1
2001	1083	52.0	20.8	28.3
2002	1272	59.0	21.6	32.8
2003	1272	59.0	21.6	32.8
2004	1238	63.0	19.7	37.7
2005	1384	74.0	18.7	39.9
2006	1139	67.0	17.0	38.1
2007	1204	73.0	16.5	43.5
2008	1259	74.0	17.0	45.6
2009	1000	71.5	15.6	47.9
2010	965	63.0	15.3	52.9
2011	977	61.5	15.8	50.2
2012	1014	63.5	15.9	53.9
2013	937	60.0	15.6	55.8
2014	824	48.0	17.1	60.4
2015	788	48.0	16.4	63.1
2016	832	47.0	17.7	65.7
2017	933	56.0	16.6	65.4
2018	987	59.0	16.7	55.8
2019	1014	57.0	17.7	44.8
2020	1073	61.0	17.5	48.8
2021	936	53.0	17.6	52.1
2022	955	51.0	18.7	53.1
2023	1004	51.0	19.6	50
2024	1061	53.0	20.0	58.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Powell Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$150 (2.2%)	$6,635 (97.8%)	$6,785
2019	$187 (2.7%)	$6,725 (97.3%)	$6,912
2020	$166 (2.3%)	$6,899 (97.7%)	$7,064
2021	$363 (4.7%)	$7,294 (95.3%)	$7,657
2022	$753 (8.7%)	$7,899 (91.3%)	$8,651
2023	$1,118 (12.9%)	$7,544 (87.1%)	$8,662

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Powell Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 456^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 667^th of 1177 Middle schools	15.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Powell Middle School)	52	48	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	52	46	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Powell Middle School)	55	52	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)	53	43	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Powell Middle School)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	53	47	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Powell Middle School)	55	59	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)	62	56	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Powell Middle School)	58	27	31%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	53	38	15%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Powell Middle School)	57	23	34%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)	50	34	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Powell Middle School)	57	46	11%
8th Grade Science (Hernando)	54	43	11%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Powell Middle School)	81	72	9%
End of Course Civics (Hernando)	75	61	14%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Powell Middle School)	80	82	2%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hernando)	59	53	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1014	1004	1%
African American	64	72	12.5%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	28	17	39.3%
Hispanic	297	314	5.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	570	533	6.5%
Two or More Races	50	66	32%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.8%	50%	5.2%

Schools Near Powell Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)					Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Powell Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4100 Barclay Ave	Brooksville	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 797-7095	1,061	53	20.0	58.2%	544 (51.3%)	82 (7.7%)	347 (32.7%)	23 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	62 (5.8%)	34.1	805^th of 1196 public middle schools	32.7%		42.5	667^th of 1177 public middle schools	43.3%	138			53.0	44.0	26.0	80.0			47.0	37.0	38.0		36.0	80.0		63.0	$8,662	$1,118	$7,544
Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology	Public, Charter	6-8	10444 Tillery Rd	Spring Hill	34608	Hernando County	Hernando	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 688-5092	217	13	16.6	40.1%	147 (67.7%)	10 (4.6%)	43 (19.8%)	5 (2.3%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)	89.6	87^th of 1196 public middle schools	92.7%		90.8	72^nd of 1177 public middle schools	93.9%	15			79.0	82.0		78.0			83.0	84.0	80.0		63.0	95.0		89.0	$9,547	$1,028	$8,518
Fox Chapel Middle School	Public	6-8	9412 Fox Chapel Ln	Spring Hill	34606	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7025	779	49	15.8	70.2%	396 (50.8%)	59 (7.6%)	252 (32.3%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.1%)	18.2	1024^th of 1196 public middle schools	14.4%		15.7	1035^th of 1177 public middle schools	12.1%	11			43.0	25.0	32.0	90.0			35.0	18.0	25.0		28.0	51.0	79.0	45.0	$9,088	$1,606	$7,482
West Hernando Middle School	Public	6-8	14325 Ken Austin Pkwy	Brooksville	34613	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7035	645	43	15.0	61.6%	331 (51.3%)	74 (11.5%)	181 (28.1%)	14 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (6.7%)	44.2	672^nd of 1196 public middle schools	43.8%		36.8	746^th of 1177 public middle schools	36.6%	74			54.0	42.0	33.0	90.0			47.0	39.0	68.0		42.0	73.0		64.0	$10,989	$1,768	$9,221
Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.E.S.T.)	Public, Charter	6-8	835 School St	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 544-2373	97	6	16.1	50.5%	61 (62.9%)	9 (9.3%)	22 (22.7%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.1%)	53.1	547^th of 1196 public middle schools	54.3%		58.5	449^th of 1177 public middle schools	61.9%	98			58.0	59.0	64.0				45.0	50.0			64.0	54.0		68.0	$9,950	$1,092	$8,857
D. S. Parrott Middle School	Public	6-8	19220 Youth Dr	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7075	728	39	18.6	71.2%	446 (61.3%)	100 (13.7%)	115 (15.8%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (8.0%)	25.9	917^th of 1196 public middle schools	23.3%		21.9	951^st of 1177 public middle schools	19.2%	34			39.0	34.0	25.0	70.0			45.0	41.0	36.0		31.0	59.0		48.0	$9,554	$1,608	$7,946
Crews Lake Middle School.	Public	6-8	15144 Shady Hills Rd	Spring Hill	34610	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 346-1600	759	45	16.7	58.4%	527 (69.4%)	30 (4.0%)	152 (20.0%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (4.9%)	28.6	881^st of 1196 public middle schools	26.3%		31.6	822^nd of 1177 public middle schools	30.2%	59			40.0	34.0	32.0				30.0	41.0	54.0		28.0	84.0		51.0	$8,360	$1,376	$6,984
Hudson Academy	Public, Magnet	4-8	14540 Cobra Way	Hudson	34669	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 774-8200	928	58	16.1	68.6%	598 (64.4%)	59 (6.4%)	199 (21.4%)	12 (1.3%)	9 (1.0%)	3 (0.3%)	48 (5.2%)	30.8	855^th of 1196 public middle schools	28.5%		37.3	737^th of 1177 public middle schools	37.4%	118	21.0	26.0	38.0	35.0	40.0		16.0	15.0	37.0	32.0	56.0	24.0	32.0	97.0		58.0	$9,759	$2,067	$7,693
Bayonet Point Middle School	Public	6-8	11125 Little Rd	New Port Richey	34654	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-7400	662	37	18.0	72.4%	308 (46.5%)	71 (10.7%)	227 (34.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (7.7%)	17.5	1030^th of 1196 public middle schools	13.9%		17.3	1012^th of 1177 public middle schools	14.0%	18			38.0	29.0	30.0				21.0	23.0	34.0		25.0	83.0		50.0	$8,689	$1,565	$7,124
River Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	11646 Town Center Rd	New Port Richey	34654	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-7200	1,066	58	18.4	43.4%	797 (74.8%)	37 (3.5%)	151 (14.2%)	22 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (5.3%)	47.9	619^th of 1196 public middle schools	48.2%		52.1	536^th of 1177 public middle schools	54.5%	83			50.0	50.0	48.0				45.0	41.0	56.0		48.0	81.0	97.0	70.0	$7,614	$831	$6,783

Frequently Asked Questions about Powell Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Powell Middle School?

Students at Powell Middle School are 51% White, 33% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Powell Middle School in?

Hernando

Is Powell Middle School a good school?

Powell Middle School ranks 805^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Powell Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,061 students attended Powell Middle School.

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