- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sebring, FL
Hill-Gustat Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hill-Gustat Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120084003069
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill-Gustat Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Sebring · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill-Gustat Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill-Gustat Middle School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Sebring, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Hill-Gustat Middle School shrank from 705 students in 2022-23 to 631 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 120084003069 · Sebring, FL Other · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 18.6:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebring High School (1,849 students)
Hill-Gustat Middle School shrank from 705 students in 2022-23 to 631 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hill-Gustat Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sebring High S
Sebring High School
1,849 students
- Avon Park High
Avon Park High School
980 students
- Sebring Middle
Sebring Middle School
840 students
- Woodlawn Eleme
Woodlawn Elementary School
834 students
- Lake Placid Hi
Lake Placid High School
829 students
- This school 669
Hill-Gustat Middle School
669 students
What this shows Hill-Gustat Middle School reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill-Gustat Middle School compares
Hill-Gustat Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in Florida - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.2%
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
$12,585
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 669 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
194
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
African American 18.5%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Hill-Gustat Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highlands reports $12,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hill-Gustat Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebring Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Placid High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill-Gustat Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other 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 (~669 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hill-Gustat Middle School
How many students attend Hill-Gustat Middle School?
Hill-Gustat Middle School has 669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sebring, FL. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), down 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill-Gustat Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill-Gustat Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hill-Gustat Middle School?
55.9% of students at Hill-Gustat Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill-Gustat Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hill-Gustat Middle School is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Sebring, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill-Gustat Middle School?
Hill-Gustat Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Hill-Gustat Middle School rank among schools in Sebring?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill-Gustat Middle School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Sebring, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sebring on the city page.
What other schools are in Highlands?
Besides Hill-Gustat Middle School, Highlands also operates Sebring High School (1,849 students), Avon Park High School (980 students), and Sebring Middle School (840 students). See the Highlands district page for the complete list.