- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Groveland, FL
Gray Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gray Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120105001095
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gray Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Groveland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gray Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gray Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Groveland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-81 students YoY
Gray Middle School shrank from 1,148 students in 2022-23 to 1,067 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-81 students YoY 120105001095 · Groveland, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
985 enr · 16.1:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Gray Middle School shrank from 1,148 students in 2022-23 to 1,067 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gray Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- This school 985
Gray Middle School
985 students
What this shows Gray Middle School reports 985 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gray Middle School compares
Gray 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 985 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
985
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Florida - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
67.0%
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
$10,768
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
253
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
White 33.7%
African American 18.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Gray Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gray Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gray Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~985 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gray Middle School
How many students attend Gray Middle School?
Gray Middle School has 985 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Groveland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,148 (2022-23) → 1,067 (2023-24), down 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gray Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% higher 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 Gray Middle School?
44.6% of students at Gray Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gray Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gray Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment, in Groveland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gray Middle School?
Gray Middle School 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 Gray Middle School rank among public schools in Groveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Gray Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Groveland, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides Gray Middle School, Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students), Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), and South Lake High School (2,137 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.