- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dundee, FL
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dundee Ridge Middle Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120159003656
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dundee · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dundee Ridge Middle Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dundee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy shrank from 773 students in 2022-23 to 723 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 120159003656 · Dundee, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
725 enr · 18.1:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy shrank from 773 students in 2022-23 to 723 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school 725
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy
725 students
What this shows Dundee Ridge Middle Academy reports 725 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dundee Ridge Middle Academy compares
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$11,747
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.1%
African American 19.3%
White 19.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Dundee Ridge Middle Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dundee Ridge Middle Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dundee Ridge Middle Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~725 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dundee Ridge Middle Academy
How many students attend Dundee Ridge Middle Academy?
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy has 725 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dundee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 773 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dundee Ridge Middle Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dundee Ridge Middle Academy is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dundee Ridge Middle Academy?
58.3% of students at Dundee Ridge Middle Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dundee Ridge Middle Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dundee Ridge Middle Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment, in Dundee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dundee Ridge Middle Academy?
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Dundee Ridge Middle Academy rank among public schools in Dundee?
By Resource Investment Index, Dundee Ridge Middle Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dundee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Dundee Ridge Middle Academy, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.