- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Apopka, FL
Apopka Middle
Federal NCES profile for Apopka Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144001376
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apopka Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Apopka · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Apopka Middle has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apopka Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Apopka, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Apopka Middle shrank from 997 students in 2022-23 to 913 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 120144001376 · Apopka, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
858 enr · 16.5:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Apopka Middle shrank from 997 students in 2022-23 to 913 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Apopka Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 858
Apopka Middle
858 students
What this shows Apopka Middle reports 858 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apopka Middle compares
Apopka Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 858 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
858
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Florida - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,706
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
266
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.2%
African American 25.8%
White 17.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Apopka Middle is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Apopka Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apopka Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~858 students)
Frequently asked questions about Apopka Middle
How many students attend Apopka Middle?
Apopka Middle has 858 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Apopka, FL. CCD year-over-year: 997 (2022-23) → 913 (2023-24), down 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apopka Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Apopka Middle is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apopka Middle?
53.1% of students at Apopka Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apopka Middle?
The largest demographic group at Apopka Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in Apopka, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apopka Middle?
Apopka Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Apopka Middle rank among middle schools in Apopka?
By Resource Investment Index, Apopka Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Apopka, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Apopka on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Apopka Middle, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.