- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Cypress Palm Middle School held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.3 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 120033004489 · Naples, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
836 enr · 25.3:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Cypress Palm Middle School held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.3 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Cypress Palm Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school
Cypress Palm Middle School
836 students
What this shows Cypress Palm Middle School reports 836 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cypress Palm Middle School compares
Cypress Palm 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~836 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 828 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.