- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Naples, FL
Golden Gate Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Golden Gate Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120033002125
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Gate Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 9
- middle schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Gate Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Gate Middle School ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in Naples, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Golden Gate Middle School shrank from 1,054 students in 2022-23 to 999 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 120033002125 · Naples, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,039 enr · 19.6:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Golden Gate Middle School shrank from 1,054 students in 2022-23 to 999 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Golden Gate Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school
Golden Gate Middle School
1,039 students
What this shows Golden Gate Middle School reports 1,039 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Gate Middle School compares
Golden Gate Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,039
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.5%
African American 16.9%
White 4.4%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Golden Gate Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden Gate Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Gate Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,039 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Gate Middle School
How many students attend Golden Gate Middle School?
Golden Gate Middle School has 1,039 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Naples, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,054 (2022-23) → 999 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Gate Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Gate Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Gate Middle School?
60.0% of students at Golden Gate Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Gate Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Golden Gate Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment, in Naples, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Gate Middle School?
Golden Gate Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Golden Gate Middle School rank among middle schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Gate Middle School ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in Naples, 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 Naples on the city page.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Golden Gate Middle School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.