- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belleview, FL
Belleview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Belleview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120126001876
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belleview Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Belleview · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Belleview Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belleview Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Belleview, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Belleview Middle School held near 1,541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 120126001876 · Belleview, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,600 enr · 22.5:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Belleview Middle School held near 1,541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Belleview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- This school
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- Dunnellon High
Dunnellon High School
1,562 students
What this shows Belleview Middle School reports 1,600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belleview Middle School compares
Belleview Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,600 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,600
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.0%
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
$11,180
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 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 286 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Belleview Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belleview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dunnellon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belleview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~1,600 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Belleview Middle School
How many students attend Belleview Middle School?
Belleview Middle School has 1,600 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belleview, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,573 (2022-23) → 1,541 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belleview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belleview Middle School is 22.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belleview Middle School?
59.7% of students at Belleview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belleview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Belleview Middle School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Belleview, 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 Belleview Middle School?
Belleview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Belleview Middle School rank among public schools in Belleview?
By Resource Investment Index, Belleview Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Belleview, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Belleview Middle School, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.