- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Windermere, FL
Gotha Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gotha Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144002927
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gotha Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Windermere · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gotha Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gotha Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Windermere, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Gotha Middle held near 1,028 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 120144002927 · Windermere, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
988 enr · 19.4:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Gotha Middle held near 1,028 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gotha Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 988
Gotha Middle
988 students
What this shows Gotha Middle reports 988 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gotha Middle compares
Gotha Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 988 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
988
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$11,706
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
White 27.0%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Gotha Middle is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gotha Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gotha Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~988 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gotha Middle
How many students attend Gotha Middle?
Gotha Middle has 988 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Windermere, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,052 (2022-23) → 1,028 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gotha Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gotha Middle is 19.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gotha Middle?
40.8% of students at Gotha Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gotha Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gotha Middle is African American at 35.9% of enrollment, in Windermere, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gotha Middle?
Gotha Middle 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 Gotha Middle rank among public schools in Windermere?
By Resource Investment Index, Gotha Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Windermere, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Windermere on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Gotha Middle, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.