Enrollment
953
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orlando, FL
Hamlin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hamlin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144008872
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamlin Middle earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools.
- #30 of 30
- middle schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamlin Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamlin Middle ranks #30 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamlin Middle compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamlin Middle
Hamlin Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Orlando, Florida, enrolling 953 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Florida schools and 53% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.2% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 953 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 325 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #321, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 61/100).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students) and Timber Creek High (3,383 students) alongside Hamlin Middle.
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 Hamlin Middle compares
Hamlin Middle on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.2:1 | ▲ 53% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 69% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 953 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
953
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,578
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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.
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 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
African American 6.0%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Hamlin Middle is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange, which includes Hamlin Middle.
$11,578
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 28.8%
Federal 18.0%
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 Hamlin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamlin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~953 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hamlin Middle
How many students attend Hamlin Middle?
Hamlin Middle has 953 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orlando, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Middle is 27.2:1, which is 53% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamlin Middle?
16.2% of students at Hamlin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamlin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hamlin Middle is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamlin Middle?
Hamlin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hamlin Middle rank among middle schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamlin Middle ranks #30 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, 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 Orlando on the city page.
Is Hamlin Middle a good school?
Hamlin Middle earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Orange?
Besides Hamlin 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.
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