Serving 728 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 39% (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 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (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 728 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
D. S. Parrott Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D. S. Parrott 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2908 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
61%
35%
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
67%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #2908 out of 3,704 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?
39% 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?
728 students attend D. S. Parrott Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of D. S. Parrott Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% 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 19:1, 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
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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