- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Gulf Breeze Middle School held near 914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 120165001820 · Gulf Breeze, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
916 enr · 21.3:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Navarre High School (2,410 students)
Gulf Breeze Middle School held near 914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gulf Breeze Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Navarre High S
Navarre High School
2,410 students
- Pace High Scho
Pace High School
2,316 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,985 students
- Gulf Breeze Hi
Gulf Breeze High School
1,946 students
- East Bay K-8 S
East Bay K-8 School
1,100 students
- This school 916
Gulf Breeze Middle School
916 students
What this shows Gulf Breeze Middle School reports 916 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulf Breeze Middle School compares
Gulf Breeze Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,065
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
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.
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
District finance for Santa Rosa reports $10,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,316
- 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
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 (~916 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 936 (2022-23) → 914 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.