- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orlando, FL
Avalon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Avalon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144005032
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avalon Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 30
- middle schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Avalon Middle has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avalon Middle ranks #5 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Avalon Middle shrank from 911 students in 2022-23 to 864 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 120144005032 · Orlando, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
791 enr · 17.2:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Avalon Middle shrank from 911 students in 2022-23 to 864 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Avalon 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 791
Avalon Middle
791 students
What this shows Avalon Middle reports 791 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avalon Middle compares
Avalon 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 60% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Florida - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
Asian 9.0%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Avalon 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 Avalon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avalon 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 (~791 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avalon Middle
How many students attend Avalon Middle?
Avalon Middle has 791 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 911 (2022-23) → 864 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avalon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Avalon Middle is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Avalon Middle?
21.0% of students at Avalon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avalon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Avalon Middle is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avalon Middle?
Avalon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Avalon Middle rank among middle schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Avalon Middle ranks #5 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, 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 Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Avalon 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.