- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orlando, FL
College Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for College Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144001396
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Park Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #11 of 30
- middle schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
College Park Middle has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Park Middle ranks #11 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
College Park Middle shrank from 760 students in 2022-23 to 695 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 120144001396 · Orlando, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 18.4:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
College Park Middle shrank from 760 students in 2022-23 to 695 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
College Park Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 624
College Park Middle
624 students
What this shows College Park Middle reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Park Middle compares
College Park Middle 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.0%
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
$11,706
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
241
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
White 6.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, College Park Middle is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How College Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Park Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~624 students)
Frequently asked questions about College Park Middle
How many students attend College Park Middle?
College Park Middle has 624 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at College Park Middle is 18.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College Park Middle?
70.5% of students at College Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at College Park Middle is African American at 71.3% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Park Middle?
College Park Middle 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 College Park Middle rank among middle schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, College Park Middle ranks #11 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, 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 Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides College Park Middle, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.