Powell Middle School
- Powell Middle School serves 987 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Powell Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Powell Middle School's student population of 987 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 987 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Powell Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Powell Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1658 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 33% |
| Black | 7% | 22% |
| White | 59% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hernando School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 1,474 student
0.8 miles
13400 Elgin Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7024 0.8 K-8 1,474 - Spring Hill John D. Floyd Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 965 students
1.5 miles
3139 Dumont Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7055 1.5 PK-5 965 - Spring Hill Pace Center For Girls Alternative School
1.5 miles
3139 Dumont Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 667-1918 1.5 n/a n/a - Brooksville Chocachatti Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 728 students
1.7 miles
4135 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352) 797-7067 1.7 PK-5 728 - Brooksville Nature Coast Technical High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,326 student
1.7 miles
4057 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352) 797-7088 1.7 9-12 1,326
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