Enrollment
916
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gulf Breeze, FL
Gulf Breeze Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gulf Breeze Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120165001820
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulf Breeze Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Gulf Breeze · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulf Breeze Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Breeze Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gulf Breeze, FL.
School address
District: Santa Rosa · Florida
NCES ID 120165001820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gulf Breeze Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gulf Breeze Middle School
Gulf Breeze Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Gulf Breeze, Florida, enrolling 916 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.2% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 916 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 349 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #182.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students) and Pace High School (2,316 students) alongside Gulf Breeze 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 Gulf Breeze Middle School compares
Gulf Breeze 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 67% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,674
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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.2%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Gulf Breeze 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 Santa Rosa, which includes Gulf Breeze Middle School.
$9,674
Per student
-13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 50.9%
Federal 17.0%
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 Gulf Breeze Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pace High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulf Breeze Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~916 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gulf Breeze Middle School
How many students attend Gulf Breeze Middle School?
Gulf Breeze Middle School has 916 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gulf Breeze, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Breeze Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Breeze Middle School is 21.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gulf Breeze Middle School?
17.2% of students at Gulf Breeze Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulf Breeze Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gulf Breeze Middle School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Gulf Breeze, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulf Breeze Middle School?
Gulf Breeze Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Gulf Breeze Middle School rank among public schools in Gulf Breeze?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Breeze Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gulf Breeze, 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 Gulf Breeze on the city page.
Is Gulf Breeze Middle School a good school?
Gulf Breeze Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Santa Rosa?
Besides Gulf Breeze Middle School, Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students), Pace High School (2,316 students), and Milton High School (1,985 students). See the Santa Rosa district page for the complete list.
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