- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florence, WI
Florence Middle
Federal NCES profile for Florence Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550465002360
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Florence, WI.
School address
District: Florence County School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550465002360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Florence Middle grew from 61 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 550465002360 · Florence, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
56 enr · 11.2:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Florence Elementary (197 students)
Florence Middle grew from 61 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 5.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Florence Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florence Eleme
Florence Elementary
197 students
- Florence High
Florence High
116 students
- This school 56
Florence Middle
56 students
What this shows Florence Middle reports 56 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence Middle compares
Florence Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,718
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Florence Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence County School District reports $19,718 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 Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- 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 (~56 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florence Middle
How many students attend Florence Middle?
Florence Middle has 56 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florence, WI. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Middle is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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?
27.9% of students at Florence Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Middle?
The largest demographic group at Florence Middle is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Florence, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Middle?
Florence Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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, WI. 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 County School District?
Besides Florence Middle, Florence County School District also operates Florence Elementary (197 students) and Florence High (116 students). See the Florence County School District district page for the complete list.