Enrollment
457
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tallahassee, FL
Griffin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Griffin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120111001180
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griffin Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Griffin Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Griffin Middle School ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Griffin Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Griffin Middle School
Griffin Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Tallahassee, Florida, enrolling 457 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 76.7% of students qualify for free meals, 48% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 457 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 649 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #85.
Its student body is led by African American (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 82.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 223 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 457 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students) and Lincoln High School (1,822 students) alongside Griffin 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 Griffin Middle School compares
Griffin 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 48% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Florida - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
82.5%
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
$10,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 218 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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
African American 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 5.9%
White 4.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Griffin Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leon, which includes Griffin Middle School.
$10,180
Per student
-9%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 39.3%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Griffin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Rickards High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amos P. Godby High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Griffin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~457 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Griffin Middle School
How many students attend Griffin Middle School?
Griffin Middle School has 457 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tallahassee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Griffin Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% 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 Griffin Middle School?
76.7% of students at Griffin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griffin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Griffin Middle School is African American at 77.2% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griffin Middle School?
Griffin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Griffin Middle School rank among middle schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, Griffin Middle School ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee on the city page.
Is Griffin Middle School a good school?
Griffin Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. 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 Leon?
Besides Griffin Middle School, Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students), Lincoln High School (1,822 students), and Leon High School (1,793 students). See the Leon district page for the complete list.
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