- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sarasota, FL
Booker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Booker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120168002460
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booker Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Booker Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Booker Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Booker Middle School held near 961 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 120168002460 · Sarasota, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
811 enr · 13.7:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Booker Middle School held near 961 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Booker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview High
Riverview High School
2,637 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High School
2,579 students
- North Port Hig
North Port High School
2,557 students
- Sarasota High
Sarasota High School
2,359 students
- Pine View Scho
Pine View School
1,752 students
- This school 811
Booker Middle School
811 students
What this shows Booker Middle School reports 811 students on the CCD universe file.
How Booker Middle School compares
Booker 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 811 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
811
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Florida - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$14,033
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
White 20.1%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Booker Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sarasota reports $14,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Booker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Booker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~811 students)
Frequently asked questions about Booker Middle School
How many students attend Booker Middle School?
Booker Middle School has 811 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 950 (2022-23) → 961 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Booker Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% lower 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 Booker Middle School?
68.0% of students at Booker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Booker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Booker Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booker Middle School?
Booker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Booker Middle School rank among middle schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Booker Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Sarasota, 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 Sarasota on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Booker Middle School, Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students), Venice Senior High School (2,579 students), and North Port High School (2,557 students). See the Sarasota district page for the complete list.