- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cape Coral, FL
Diplomat Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Diplomat Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120108003417
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diplomat Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Cape Coral · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Diplomat Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diplomat Middle School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Cape Coral, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Diplomat Middle School held near 934 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 120108003417 · Cape Coral, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,097 enr · 23.8:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Diplomat Middle School held near 934 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Diplomat Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Charte
Gateway Charter Elementary School
3,192 students
- Lehigh Senior
Lehigh Senior High School
2,550 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
2,343 students
- Ida S. Baker H
Ida S. Baker High School
2,191 students
- East Lee Count
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- This school 1,097
Diplomat Middle School
1,097 students
What this shows Diplomat Middle School reports 1,097 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diplomat Middle School compares
Diplomat 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,097 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,097
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$12,108
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 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.1%
White 33.3%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Diplomat Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Diplomat Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diplomat Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~1,097 students)
Frequently asked questions about Diplomat Middle School
How many students attend Diplomat Middle School?
Diplomat Middle School has 1,097 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cape Coral, FL. CCD year-over-year: 912 (2022-23) → 934 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diplomat Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Diplomat Middle School is 23.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Diplomat Middle School?
50.1% of students at Diplomat Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diplomat Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Diplomat Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment, in Cape Coral, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diplomat Middle School?
Diplomat Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Diplomat Middle School rank among middle schools in Cape Coral?
By Resource Investment Index, Diplomat Middle School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Cape Coral, 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 Cape Coral on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Diplomat Middle School, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and Gateway High School (2,343 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.