- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florence, TX
Florence Middle
Federal NCES profile for Florence Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481932021552
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Florence, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Florence Middle shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 481932021552 · Florence, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 11.9:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Florence El (523 students)
Florence Middle shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Florence Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florence El
Florence El
523 students
- Florence H S
Florence H S
357 students
- This school
Florence Middle
262 students
What this shows Florence Middle reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence Middle compares
Florence Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$12,731
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.8%
White 38.2%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Florence Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence Isd reports $12,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florence Middle
How many students attend Florence Middle?
Florence Middle has 262 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florence, TX. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Middle is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% lower 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?
51.6% of students at Florence Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Middle?
The largest demographic group at Florence Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment, in Florence, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Middle?
Florence Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Florence, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Florence Isd?
Besides Florence Middle, Florence Isd also operates Florence El (523 students) and Florence H S (357 students). See the Florence Isd district page for the complete list.