At a glance
Reported students
793
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida middle enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
629
Stewart Middle Magnet School: 793 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
21.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 820
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about Stewart Middle Magnet School
Stewart Middle Magnet School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Tampa. It is one of 294 current school records connected to Hillsborough. NCES reports 793 students for 2024–25.
Among 579 middle schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 808 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.1:1, close to the Florida median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (42.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.8%). English learners represent 6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Stewart Middle Magnet School
- 1How do the reported 21.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.6%
- Hispanic37.8%
- Black42.7%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hillsborough
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Webb Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
782 reported students
Liberty Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
779 reported students
Hill Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
820 reported students
Greco Middle Magnet School
Middle · Grades 06–08
764 reported students
Sligh Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
761 reported students
Progress Village Middle Magnet
Middle · Grades 06–08
849 reported students
Public schools near Stewart Middle Magnet School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Middle School Middle · Hillsborough | 06–08 | 598 | 1.5 mi |
| Orange Grove Middle Magnet School Middle · Hillsborough | 06–08 | 497 | 2.1 mi |
| Memorial Middle School Middle · Hillsborough | 06–08 | 973 | 2.2 mi |
| Young Middle Magnet School Middle · Hillsborough | 06–08 | 307 | 2.5 mi |
| Ferrell Middle Magnet School Middle · Hillsborough | 06–08 | 437 | 2.9 mi |
| Franklin Middle Magnet School Middle · Hillsborough | 06–08 | 327 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Stewart Middle Magnet School
What grades does Stewart Middle Magnet School serve?
Stewart Middle Magnet School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hillsborough.
How many students attend Stewart Middle Magnet School?
Stewart Middle Magnet School reported 793 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 820 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Stewart Middle Magnet School?
The calculated ratio is 21.1:1, based on 793 students and 37.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Stewart Middle Magnet School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Stewart Middle Magnet School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Stewart Middle Magnet School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Stewart Middle Magnet School in?
Stewart Middle Magnet School is part of Hillsborough, based in Tampa, FL, which operates 294 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Stewart Middle Magnet School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wilson Middle School (1.5 mi), Orange Grove Middle Magnet School (2.1 mi), Memorial Middle School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.