West Hernando Middle School vs. Powell Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 701 students in grades 6-8, West Hernando Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 955 students in grades 6-8, Powell Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
701 students
955 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2616 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1441 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
232
309
Grade 7 Students
242
300
Grade 8 Students
227
346
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
28%
29%
% Black
10%
6%
% White
54%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%