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Fox Chapel Middle School vs. Explorer K-8

Should you attend Fox Chapel Middle School or Explorer K-8? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Fox Chapel Middle School
9412 Fox Chapel Ln
Spring Hill, FL 34606
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Explorer K-8
10252 Northcliffe Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34608
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 779 students in grades 6-8, Fox Chapel 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 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,578 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Explorer K-8 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 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
779 students
1,578 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fox Chapel Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Explorer K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fox Chapel Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Explorer K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
107 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fox Chapel Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Explorer K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fox Chapel Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hernando School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Explorer K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hernando School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3108 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#2547 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fox Chapel Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Explorer K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
41%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fox Chapel Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Explorer K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fox Chapel Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Explorer K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fox Chapel Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Explorer K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fox Chapel Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Explorer K-8 by grade.
Pre-K Students
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36
Kindergarten Students
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123
Grade 1 Students
-
153
Grade 2 Students
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186
Grade 3 Students
-
159
Grade 4 Students
-
157
Grade 5 Students
-
171
Grade 6 Students
246
189
Grade 7 Students
284
213
Grade 8 Students
249
191

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fox Chapel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Explorer K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fox Chapel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Explorer K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fox Chapel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Explorer K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
51%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fox Chapel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Explorer K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fox Chapel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Explorer K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fox Chapel Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Explorer K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fox Chapel Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Explorer K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fox Chapel Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Explorer K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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