- Enrollment
- 6,069
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 85/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clewiston, FL
Clewiston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clewiston 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 120078000884
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clewiston Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Clewiston · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clewiston Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clewiston Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Clewiston, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-106 students YoY
Clewiston Middle School shrank from 741 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-106 students YoY 120078000884 · Clewiston, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 21.2:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students)
Clewiston Middle School shrank from 741 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Clewiston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Digital Academ
Digital Academy of Florida
6,069 students
- Labelle High S 1,422
Labelle High School
1,422 students
- Clewiston High 966
Clewiston High School
966 students
- Country Oaks E 935
Country Oaks Elementary School
935 students
- Labelle Middle 830
Labelle Middle School
830 students
- This school 679
Clewiston Middle School
679 students
What this shows Clewiston Middle School reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clewiston Middle School compares
Clewiston Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$9,323
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
179
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.4%
African American 25.6%
White 16.8%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Clewiston Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hendry reports $9,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clewiston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Academy of Florida | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Labelle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clewiston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Country Oaks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Labelle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clewiston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,422
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~679 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clewiston Middle School
How many students attend Clewiston Middle School?
Clewiston Middle School has 679 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clewiston, FL. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), down 106.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clewiston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clewiston Middle School is 21.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clewiston Middle School?
74.9% of students at Clewiston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clewiston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clewiston Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment, in Clewiston, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clewiston Middle School?
Clewiston 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 Clewiston Middle School rank among public schools in Clewiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Clewiston Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Clewiston, 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 Clewiston on the city page.
What other schools are in Hendry?
Besides Clewiston Middle School, Hendry also operates Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students), Labelle High School (1,422 students), and Clewiston High School (966 students). See the Hendry district page for the complete list.