Enrollment
768
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milton, FL
Avalon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Avalon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120165003664
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avalon Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Avalon Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avalon Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Milton, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avalon Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avalon Middle School
Avalon Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Milton, Florida, enrolling 768 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 768 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 878 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #609.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 768 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students) and Pace High School (2,316 students) alongside Avalon Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Avalon Middle School compares
Avalon Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$9,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 768 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 6.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Avalon Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Santa Rosa, which includes Avalon Middle School.
$9,674
Per student
-13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 50.9%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Avalon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pace High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avalon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~768 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Avalon Middle School
How many students attend Avalon Middle School?
Avalon Middle School has 768 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milton, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avalon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avalon Middle School is 20.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avalon Middle School?
45.6% of students at Avalon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avalon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Avalon Middle School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Milton, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avalon Middle School?
Avalon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avalon Middle School rank among middle schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, Avalon Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Milton, 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 Milton on the city page.
Is Avalon Middle School a good school?
Avalon Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa?
Besides Avalon Middle School, Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students), Pace High School (2,316 students), and Milton High School (1,985 students). See the Santa Rosa district page for the complete list.
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