- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Florence Middle School shrank from 689 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 010153000536 · Florence, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 17:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Florence High School (1,101 students)
Florence Middle School shrank from 689 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Florence Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florence High
Florence High School
1,101 students
- Forest Hills S
Forest Hills School
906 students
- This school
Florence Middle School
663 students
- Hibbett School
Hibbett School
489 students
- Weeden Element
Weeden Elementary School
477 students
- Harlan Element 426
Harlan Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Florence Middle School reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence Middle School compares
Florence Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,378
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Florence City reports $14,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~663 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), down 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.