Powell Middle School
- Powell Middle School serves 933 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 56% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Powell Middle School's student population of 933 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 933 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Powell Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Powell Middle School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1782 out of 3,601 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 32% |
| Black | 8% | 22% |
| White | 61% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hernando School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Powell Middle School is Nature Coast Technical High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Spring Hill Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math Grades: K-8 | 1536 students
0.8 miles
13400 Elgin Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352)797-7024 0.8 K-8 1536 - Spring Hill John D. Floyd Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 968 students
1.5 miles
3139 Dumont Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352)797-7055 1.5 PK-5 968 - Brooksville Chocachatti Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 741 students
1.7 miles
4135 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352)797-7067 1.7 PK-5 741 - Brooksville Nature Coast Technical High School Grades: 9-12 | 1327 students
1.7 miles
4057 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352)797-7088 1.7 9-12 1327 - Brooksville Nature Coast Technical High- Adult Grades: AE
1.7 miles
4057 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352)797-7091 1.7 AE n/a
School Reviews
| 5 Powell has quality academic programs, as well as teachers, and facilities. - Posted by Parent - tcape |
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