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Powell Middle School

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Powell Middle School ranks 657 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

657^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 46% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Powell Middle School in Brooksville, FL, is a large public school serving 1,041 students in grades 6-8 within the Hernando County School District, an area with a moderate level of economic diversity where about 53% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced mathematics, with a remarkable 93% of students passing the Algebra 1 End-of-Course exam in the 2025-2026 school year—far exceeding the district average of 55% and the state average of 63%. This achievement rivals top magnet schools like Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology and Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.E.S.T.) in that specific subject. However, this strength contrasts with challenges in other areas. While 93% of students excel in Algebra 1, only 47% of 8th graders are proficient in Science, and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency for 8th graders is 56%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 42.6%, which is above the state average of 31.4% and a key area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools, Powell is notably cost-effective, spending just $9,210 per student—the lowest among its Hernando County peers. For instance, West Hernando Middle School spends $12,853 per student and outperforms Powell in 8th Grade Science (58% vs. 47%) and 8th Grade ELA (61% vs. 56%), though Powell leads in Algebra 1 (93% vs. 78%). This suggests Powell excels at accelerating top math students but may need more balanced support for all learners in core subjects like ELA and Science.

1,041

Students ?

18.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,210

Per pupil spending ?

52.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4100 Barclay Ave
Brooksville, FL 34609

(352) 797-7095

District: Hernando

Feeder schools for Powell Middle School:

Elementary:	John D. Floyd Elementary School
	Suncoast Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.0%

Hispanic:

34.1%

African American:

7.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 50th percentile in 2016 → 46th in 2026

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (43% vs 31% Florida)

!Civics scores 11 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg59%

Florida avg62%

657^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 50% (2016) to bottom 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 6Middle Schools in the Hernando

46^th of 70Hernando among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	47.7	657 of 1216	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.0	670 of 1205	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.1	805 of 1196	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.5	667 of 1177	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.6	568 of 1148	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.0	487 of 1136	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.5	456 of 1099	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.6	455 of 1035	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.2	477 of 1031	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	50.2	495 of 997	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	56.8	436 of 999	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.6	360 of 956	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.5	442 of 897	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	56.6	430 of 891	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	52.7	431 of 839	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	45.7	461 of 780	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	50.6	398 of 740	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	47.8	412 of 736	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	52.1	337 of 675	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	55.7	288 of 602	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	53.0	299 of 593	49.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 193%+30 vs state

Civics66%-11 vs state

Math60%~ state avg

English Language Arts57%-5 vs state

Science47%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)					Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 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	1,041	55	18.9	52.6%	520 (50.0%)	78 (7.5%)	355 (34.1%)	24 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (5.8%)	47.7	657^th of 1216 public middle schools	46.0%		45	670^th of 1205 public middle schools	44.4%	13			59.0	55.0	56.0			61.0	55.0	62.0		47.0	93.0		66.0	$9,210	$226	$8,984
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	12	18.0	26.3%	138 (63.6%)	9 (4.1%)	49 (22.6%)	5 (2.3%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.0%)	77.8	215^th of 1216 public middle schools	82.3%		82.4	180^th of 1205 public middle schools	85.1%	35			76.0	81.0	77.0			71.0	78.0	85.0		61.0	98.0		98.0	$10,076	$08	$10,068
Fox Chapel Middle School	Public	6-8	9412 Fox Chapel Ln	Spring Hill	34606	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7025	815	45	18.1	65.2%	428 (52.5%)	53 (6.5%)	276 (33.9%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (6.1%)	33.3	869^th of 1216 public middle schools	28.5%		25.8	931^st of 1205 public middle schools	22.7%	62			53.0	53.0	50.0			41.0	36.0	49.0		49.0	82.0		76.0	$11,048	$871	$10,176
West Hernando Middle School	Public	6-8	14325 Ken Austin Pkwy	Brooksville	34613	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7035	666	38	17.5	55.6%	325 (48.8%)	72 (10.8%)	212 (31.8%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (6.6%)	52.9	578^th of 1216 public middle schools	52.5%		50.3	589^th of 1205 public middle schools	51.1%	11			57.0	58.0	61.0			51.0	52.0	85.0		58.0	78.0		71.0	$12,853	$1,256	$11,596
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	88	6	14.6	45.5%	56 (63.6%)	5 (5.7%)	20 (22.7%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.7%)	64.8	397^th of 1216 public middle schools	67.4%		67.8	348^th of 1205 public middle schools	71.1%	49			76.0	77.0	64.0			64.0	55.0	78.0		50.0	96.0		82.0	$10,520	$00	$10,520
D. S. Parrott Middle School	Public	6-8	19220 Youth Dr	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7075	745	38	19.6	63.8%	422 (56.6%)	110 (14.8%)	149 (20.0%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.7%)	32	887^th of 1216 public middle schools	27.1%		37	789^th of 1205 public middle schools	34.5%	98			45.0	44.0	51.0			44.0	42.0	59.0		47.0	80.0	100.0	65.0	$10,328	$1,073	$9,255
Crews Lake Middle School.	Public	6-8	15144 Shady Hills Rd	Spring Hill	34610	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 346-1600	709	43	16.4	48.7%	488 (68.8%)	34 (4.8%)	140 (19.7%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.6%)	34.2	856^th of 1216 public middle schools	29.6%		32.5	855^th of 1205 public middle schools	29.0%	1			48.0	52.0	46.0			42.0	37.0	62.0		49.0	79.0		76.0	$11,277	$1,099	$10,177
Hudson Academy	Public, Magnet	4-8	14540 Cobra Way	Hudson	34669	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 774-8200	920	53	17.2	65.5%	587 (63.8%)	55 (6.0%)	201 (21.8%)	7 (0.8%)	11 (1.2%)	4 (0.4%)	55 (6.0%)	26.5	964^th of 1216 public middle schools	20.7%		21.5	982^nd of 1205 public middle schools	18.5%	18	47.0	43.0	45.0	45.0	51.0	47.0	39.0	39.0	35.0	45.0	35.0	44.0	77.0	100.0	78.0	$10,439	$1,191	$9,248
Bayonet Point Middle School	Public	6-8	11125 Little Rd	New Port Richey	34654	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-7400	668	34	19.5	62.7%	308 (46.1%)	74 (11.1%)	238 (35.6%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (6.3%)	21.4	1022^nd of 1216 public middle schools	16.0%		16	1056^th of 1205 public middle schools	12.4%	34			46.0	33.0	44.0			29.0	22.0	63.0		34.0	88.0		84.0	$10,139	$979	$9,160
Cypress Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	8845 Old Pasco Rd	Wesley Chapel	33544	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-4600	1,283	64	20.0	26.4%	612 (47.7%)	126 (9.8%)	413 (32.2%)	40 (3.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (6.9%)	54.9	542^nd of 1216 public middle schools	55.4%		57.4	491^st of 1205 public middle schools	59.3%	51			62.0	62.0	61.0			72.0	40.0	70.0		43.0	84.0	94.0	92.0	$7,918	$318	$7,600

Frequently Asked Questions about Powell Middle School

Is Powell Middle School a good school?

Powell Middle School ranks 657^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Powell Middle School?

Students at Powell Middle School are 50% White, 34% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Powell Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,041 students attended Powell Middle School.

What district is Powell Middle School in?

Hernando

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