Enrollment
2,559
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orlando, FL
Florida Virtual Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Florida Virtual Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120000208677
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florida Virtual Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 30
- middle schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 26.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Florida Virtual Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Virtual Middle School ranks #1 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florida Virtual Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florida Virtual Middle School
Florida Virtual Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Orlando, Florida, enrolling 2,559 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Florida schools and 48% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.3% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,559 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 87 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 65/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Fl Virtual also operates Florida Virtual High School (4,331 students) and Florida Virtual Elementary School (2,145 students) alongside Florida Virtual 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 Florida Virtual Middle School compares
Florida Virtual Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.4:1 | ▲ 48% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 65% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,559 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,559
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Florida Virtual Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Florida Virtual Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Virtual High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florida Virtual Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florida Virtual Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,331
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,559 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Florida Virtual Middle School
How many students attend Florida Virtual Middle School?
Florida Virtual Middle School has 2,559 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orlando, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Virtual Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Virtual Middle School is 26.4:1, which is 48% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florida Virtual Middle School?
18.3% of students at Florida Virtual Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florida Virtual Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Florida Virtual Middle School is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florida Virtual Middle School?
Florida Virtual Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florida Virtual Middle School rank among middle schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Virtual Middle School ranks #1 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Orlando on the city page.
Is Florida Virtual Middle School a good school?
Florida Virtual Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 Fl Virtual?
Besides Florida Virtual Middle School, Fl Virtual also operates Florida Virtual High School (4,331 students) and Florida Virtual Elementary School (2,145 students). See the Fl Virtual district page for the complete list.
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