- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Port, FL
Heron Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Heron Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120168003935
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heron Creek Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in North Port · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Heron Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heron Creek Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in North Port, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Heron Creek Middle School held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 59.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 120168003935 · North Port, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
945 enr · 16:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Heron Creek Middle School held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 59.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Heron Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview High
Riverview High School
2,637 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High School
2,579 students
- North Port Hig
North Port High School
2,557 students
- Sarasota High
Sarasota High School
2,359 students
- Pine View Scho
Pine View School
1,752 students
- This school 945
Heron Creek Middle School
945 students
What this shows Heron Creek Middle School reports 945 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heron Creek Middle School compares
Heron Creek 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 945 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
945
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above 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
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Florida - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$14,033
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 7.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Heron Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sarasota reports $14,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heron Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heron Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~945 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Heron Creek Middle School
How many students attend Heron Creek Middle School?
Heron Creek Middle School has 945 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Port, FL. CCD year-over-year: 902 (2022-23) → 909 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heron Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heron Creek Middle School is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% 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 Heron Creek Middle School?
60.1% of students at Heron Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heron Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Heron Creek Middle School is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in North Port, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heron Creek Middle School?
Heron Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Heron Creek Middle School rank among public schools in North Port?
By Resource Investment Index, Heron Creek Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in North Port, 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 North Port on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Heron Creek Middle School, Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students), Venice Senior High School (2,579 students), and North Port High School (2,557 students). See the Sarasota district page for the complete list.