- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fernandina Beach, FL
Fernandina Beach Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fernandina Beach 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 120135001307
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fernandina Beach Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Fernandina Beach · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fernandina Beach Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fernandina Beach Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Fernandina Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120135001307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Fernandina Beach Middle School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120135001307 · Fernandina Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 21.8:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Yulee High School (1,486 students)
Fernandina Beach Middle School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fernandina Beach Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yulee High Sch
Yulee High School
1,486 students
- Wildlight Elem
Wildlight Elementary
1,181 students
- Yulee Middle S
Yulee Middle School
1,174 students
- Fernandina Bea
Fernandina Beach High School
978 students
- West Nassau Co
West Nassau County High School
923 students
- This school
Fernandina Beach Middle School
721 students
What this shows Fernandina Beach Middle School reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fernandina Beach Middle School compares
Fernandina Beach 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$10,049
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 721 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Fernandina Beach Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nassau reports $10,049 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fernandina Beach Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yulee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildlight Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yulee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fernandina Beach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Nassau County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fernandina Beach Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fernandina Beach Middle School
How many students attend Fernandina Beach Middle School?
Fernandina Beach Middle School has 721 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fernandina Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernandina Beach Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fernandina Beach Middle School is 21.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fernandina Beach Middle School?
36.2% of students at Fernandina Beach Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fernandina Beach Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fernandina Beach Middle School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Fernandina Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fernandina Beach Middle School?
Fernandina Beach 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 Fernandina Beach Middle School rank among public schools in Fernandina Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Fernandina Beach Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Fernandina 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 Fernandina Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Nassau?
Besides Fernandina Beach Middle School, Nassau also operates Yulee High School (1,486 students), Wildlight Elementary (1,181 students), and Yulee Middle School (1,174 students). See the Nassau district page for the complete list.