Serving 745 students in grades 6-8, D. S. Parrott Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
D. S. Parrott Middle School's student population of 745 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
745 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
D. S. Parrott Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D. S. Parrott Middle School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3113 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
38%
Black
15%
21%
White
56%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hernando School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D. S. Parrott Middle School's ranking?
D. S. Parrott Middle School is ranked #3113 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are D. S. Parrott Middle School often compared to?
D. S. Parrott Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Powell Middle School, Fox Chapel Middle School, Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend D. S. Parrott Middle School?
745 students attend D. S. Parrott Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of D. S. Parrott Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of D. S. Parrott Middle School?
D. S. Parrott Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does D. S. Parrott Middle School offer ?
D. S. Parrott Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is D. S. Parrott Middle School part of?
D. S. Parrott Middle School is part of Hernando School District.
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