WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL
666 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
West Hernando Middle School, located on Ken Austin Parkway in Brooksville, Florida, serves as a public educational institution within the Hernando County School District. Catering to students in the middle school grade levels, the campus is situated in a growing area of the county, providing a foundational environment for adolescents as they transition from elementary to high school. The school is committed to fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility, working to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of secondary education.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that typically includes core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—complemented by various elective offerings and extracurricular activities. By leveraging resources provided by the Hernando County School District, West Hernando Middle School aims to support diverse learning styles and encourages student engagement through community involvement and school-wide initiatives. Families interested in specific current programming, calendars, or administrative updates are encouraged to utilize the school’s official portal or contact the administrative office directly.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that typically includes core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—complemented by various elective offerings and extracurricular activities. By leveraging resources provided by the Hernando County School District, West Hernando Middle School aims to support diverse learning styles and encourages student engagement through community involvement and school-wide initiatives. Families interested in specific current programming, calendars, or administrative updates are encouraged to utilize the school’s official portal or contact the administrative office directly.
666
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 325 |
| Hispanic | 212 |
| Black | 72 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More | 44 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White325 (48.8%)
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Hispanic212 (31.8%)
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Black72 (10.8%)
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Two or More44 (6.6%)
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Asian11 (1.7%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | HERNANDO |
| Phone: | (352)797-7035 |
| Website: | http://www.hernandoschools.org/whms |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 666 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 38.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 331 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 39 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
243
Grade 7
214
Grade 8
209
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 243 |
| Grade 7 | 214 |
| Grade 8 | 209 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 339 | 50.9% |
| Male | 327 | 49.1% |
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