Enrollment
836
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Naples, FL
Cypress Palm Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cypress Palm Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120033004489
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cypress Palm Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 9
- middle schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cypress Palm Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Palm Middle School ranks #9 of 9 middle schools in Naples, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cypress Palm Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cypress Palm Middle School
Cypress Palm Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Naples, Florida, enrolling 836 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Florida schools and 42% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.4% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 836 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 961 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #665.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (25%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 252 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 836 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students) and Immokalee High School (1,990 students) alongside Cypress Palm 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 Cypress Palm Middle School compares
Cypress Palm 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 42% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 3% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 836 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
836
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$12,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 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
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
White 24.8%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Cypress Palm Middle School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes Cypress Palm Middle School.
$12,737
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 11.3%
Federal 13.6%
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 Cypress Palm Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cypress Palm Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~836 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cypress Palm Middle School
How many students attend Cypress Palm Middle School?
Cypress Palm Middle School has 836 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Naples, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypress Palm Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cypress Palm Middle School is 25.3:1, which is 42% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cypress Palm Middle School?
53.4% of students at Cypress Palm Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cypress Palm Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cypress Palm Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Naples, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cypress Palm Middle School?
Cypress Palm Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Cypress Palm Middle School rank among middle schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Palm Middle School ranks #9 of 9 middle schools in Naples, 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 Naples on the city page.
Is Cypress Palm Middle School a good school?
Cypress Palm Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Collier?
Besides Cypress Palm Middle School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.
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