- Enrollment
- 2,533
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palm Coast, FL
Buddy Taylor Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Buddy Taylor Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120054002170
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buddy Taylor Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Palm Coast · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Buddy Taylor Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buddy Taylor Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Palm Coast, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Buddy Taylor Middle School held near 1,325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120054002170 · Palm Coast, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,310 enr · 19.8:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Flagler-Palm Coast High School (2,533 students)
Buddy Taylor Middle School held near 1,325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Buddy Taylor Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flagler-Palm C
Flagler-Palm Coast High School
2,533 students
- Matanzas High
Matanzas High School
2,102 students
- Indian Trails
Indian Trails Middle School
1,438 students
- This school
Buddy Taylor Middle School
1,310 students
- Belle Terre El
Belle Terre Elementary School
1,288 students
- Bunnell Elemen
Bunnell Elementary School
1,061 students
What this shows Buddy Taylor Middle School reports 1,310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buddy Taylor Middle School compares
Buddy Taylor 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,310 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,310
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$10,757
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 655 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
206
in-school suspensions + 246 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 16.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Buddy Taylor Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flagler reports $10,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buddy Taylor Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler-Palm Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matanzas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Trails Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belle Terre Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bunnell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buddy Taylor Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buddy Taylor Middle School
How many students attend Buddy Taylor Middle School?
Buddy Taylor Middle School has 1,310 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palm Coast, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,343 (2022-23) → 1,325 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buddy Taylor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buddy Taylor Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buddy Taylor Middle School?
55.2% of students at Buddy Taylor Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buddy Taylor Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Buddy Taylor Middle School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Palm Coast, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buddy Taylor Middle School?
Buddy Taylor Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Buddy Taylor Middle School rank among public schools in Palm Coast?
By Resource Investment Index, Buddy Taylor Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Palm Coast, 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 Palm Coast on the city page.
What other schools are in Flagler?
Besides Buddy Taylor Middle School, Flagler also operates Flagler-Palm Coast High School (2,533 students), Matanzas High School (2,102 students), and Indian Trails Middle School (1,438 students). See the Flagler district page for the complete list.