POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.hernandoschools.org/pms

1,041 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Powell Middle School, located at 4100 Barclay Avenue in Brooksville, Florida, serves as a key educational institution within the Hernando County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking skills, and preparation for future academic success.

Beyond its academic program, the school plays an active role in the Brooksville community by encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school organizations. By promoting a culture of school spirit and community involvement, Powell Middle School aims to support the holistic development of its students, ensuring they are socially and emotionally prepared for the challenges of secondary education. The school's official online presence serves as a resource for parents and students to stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and campus events.

1,041

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	520
Hispanic	355
Black	78
Asian	24
Two or More	60
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
520 (50.0%)
Hispanic
355 (34.1%)
Black
78 (7.5%)
Two or More
60 (5.8%)
Asian
24 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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)797-7095
Website:	http://www.hernandoschools.org/pms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,041
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	508
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 362

Grade 7 348

Grade 8 331