- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Avon Park, FL
Avon Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Avon Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120084000902
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avon Park Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Avon Park · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Florida
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Avon Park Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Park Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Avon Park, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Avon Park Middle School shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 120084000902 · Avon Park, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 20:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebring High School (1,849 students)
Avon Park Middle School shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Avon Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sebring High S
Sebring High School
1,849 students
- Avon Park High
Avon Park High School
980 students
- Sebring Middle
Sebring Middle School
840 students
- Woodlawn Eleme
Woodlawn Elementary School
834 students
- Lake Placid Hi
Lake Placid High School
829 students
- This school 600
Avon Park Middle School
600 students
What this shows Avon Park Middle School reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avon Park Middle School compares
Avon Park Middle School 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.0%
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
$12,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
190
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
White 24.2%
African American 24.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Avon Park Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highlands reports $12,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avon Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebring Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Placid High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avon Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avon Park Middle School
How many students attend Avon Park Middle School?
Avon Park Middle School has 600 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Avon Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avon Park Middle School is 20:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avon Park Middle School?
71.5% of students at Avon Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avon Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Avon Park Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Avon Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avon Park Middle School?
Avon Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avon Park Middle School rank among public schools in Avon Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Park Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Avon Park, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Avon Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Highlands?
Besides Avon Park Middle School, Highlands also operates Sebring High School (1,849 students), Avon Park High School (980 students), and Sebring Middle School (840 students). See the Highlands district page for the complete list.