Enrollment
663
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florence, AL
Florence Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Florence Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010153000536
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #10 of 14
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Middle School ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Florence, AL.
School address
District: Florence City · Alabama
NCES ID 010153000536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florence Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florence Middle School
Florence Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Florence, Alabama, enrolling 663 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 663 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 351 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #241.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 150 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 663 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Florence City also operates Florence High School (1,101 students) and Forest Hills School (906 students) alongside Florence Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Florence Middle School compares
Florence Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Alabama - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$13,248
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 40.0%
African American 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Florence Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence City, which includes Florence Middle School.
$13,248
Per student
+6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 41.9%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Florence Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hibbett School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weeden Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harlan Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~663 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Florence Middle School
How many students attend Florence Middle School?
Florence Middle School has 663 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florence, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Middle School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence Middle School?
44.4% of students at Florence Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Florence Middle School is White at 40.0% of enrollment, in Florence, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Middle School?
Florence Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florence Middle School rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Middle School ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Florence, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Florence on the city page.
Is Florence Middle School a good school?
Florence Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Florence City?
Besides Florence Middle School, Florence City also operates Florence High School (1,101 students), Forest Hills School (906 students), and Hibbett School (489 students). See the Florence City district page for the complete list.
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