- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Emerald Coast Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Emerald Coast Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120198004175
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerald Coast Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Santa Rosa Beach · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerald Coast Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerald Coast Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120198004175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Emerald Coast Middle School held near 872 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 120198004175 · Santa Rosa Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
872 enr · 19.4:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Walton High School (1,127 students)
Emerald Coast Middle School held near 872 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Emerald Coast Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Walton H
South Walton High School
1,127 students
- Freeport Eleme
Freeport Elementary School
1,120 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
969 students
- Dune Lakes Ele
Dune Lakes Elementary School
924 students
- Van R. Butler
Van R. Butler Elementary School
914 students
- This school
Emerald Coast Middle School
872 students
What this shows Emerald Coast Middle School reports 872 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerald Coast Middle School compares
Emerald Coast 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 59% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 872 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
872
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,721
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 872 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Emerald Coast Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walton reports $13,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerald Coast Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Walton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freeport Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dune Lakes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van R. Butler Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerald Coast Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~872 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerald Coast Middle School
How many students attend Emerald Coast Middle School?
Emerald Coast Middle School has 872 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 872 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerald Coast Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerald Coast Middle School is 19.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerald Coast Middle School?
21.5% of students at Emerald Coast Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerald Coast Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Emerald Coast Middle School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerald Coast Middle School?
Emerald Coast Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Emerald Coast Middle School rank among public schools in Santa Rosa Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerald Coast Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Santa Rosa Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Walton?
Besides Emerald Coast Middle School, Walton also operates South Walton High School (1,127 students), Freeport Elementary School (1,120 students), and Walton High School (969 students). See the Walton district page for the complete list.