Enrollment
1,279
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chiles Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chiles Middle School
Chiles Middle School is a large middle school in Oviedo, Florida, enrolling 1,279 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Florida schools and 49% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.9% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 1,279 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 337 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #247, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 640 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students) and Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students) alongside Chiles Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chiles Middle School compares
Chiles Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seminole, which includes Chiles Middle School.
$9,352
Per student
-16%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 41.8%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chiles Middle School a good school?
Chiles Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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