WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL

WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the HERNANDO school district, located in BROOKSVILLE, FL with about 719 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL at (352) 797-7035 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

14325 KEN AUSTIN PKWY
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34613-4907
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WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROOKSVILLE, FL with about 719 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HERNANDO
Total Students:
719
Teachers:
51
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 719 students

White
67.6%
Hispanic/Latino
17.2%
Black or African American
8.9%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
43.7%
Male
56.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.