- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oviedo, FL
Chiles Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chiles Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120171004450
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chiles Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Oviedo · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chiles Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chiles Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Oviedo, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Chiles Middle School held near 1,302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 63.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 120171004450 · Oviedo, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,279 enr · 26.6:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Chiles Middle School held near 1,302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 63.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Chiles Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seminole High
Seminole High School
3,807 students
- Lake Brantley
Lake Brantley High School
2,813 students
- Lake Mary High
Lake Mary High School
2,714 students
- Hagerty High S
Hagerty High School
2,449 students
- Oviedo High Sc
Oviedo High School
2,312 students
- This school 1,279
Chiles Middle School
1,279 students
What this shows Chiles Middle School reports 1,279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chiles Middle School compares
Chiles 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 | 26.6:1 | ▲ 49% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,279 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,279
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,243
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 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Chiles Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seminole reports $10,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chiles Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chiles Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,813
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,714
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chiles Middle School
How many students attend Chiles Middle School?
Chiles Middle School has 1,279 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oviedo, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,278 (2022-23) → 1,302 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chiles Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chiles Middle School is 26.6:1, which is 49% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chiles Middle School?
21.9% of students at Chiles Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chiles Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chiles Middle School is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Oviedo, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chiles Middle School?
Chiles Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Chiles Middle School rank among middle schools in Oviedo?
By Resource Investment Index, Chiles Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Oviedo, 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 Oviedo on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Chiles Middle School, Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students), Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students), and Lake Mary High School (2,714 students). See the Seminole district page for the complete list.