Enrollment
1,008
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 120147003008
Horizon Middle School — Kissimmee, FL
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Horizon Middle School reports 1,008 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 60.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 67.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% above the Florida average and 31% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 252 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 42.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Osceola spends $10,796 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.5% from local sources (property taxes), 42.2% from the state, and 14.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Horizon Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 31% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | top 81% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 31% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,796
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 252 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
174
in-school suspensions + 232 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,008 Top 81% in Florida — larger than 19% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Students per teacher 21.6:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 67.9% +31% vs state
NCES ID 120147003008
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
African American 19.6%
White 15.5%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 252:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.6%
In-school suspensions 174
Out-of-school suspensions 232
Expulsions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Horizon Middle School.
$10,796
Per student
-15%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 42.2%
Federal 14.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Horizon Middle School
How many students attend Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has 1,008 students enrolled. It is a middle school in KISSIMMEE, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Middle School is 21.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon Middle School?
67.9% of students at Horizon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in KISSIMMEE, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.