- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Windermere, FL
Horizon West Middle
Federal NCES profile for Horizon West Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144008607
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon West Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Windermere · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon West Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon West Middle ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Windermere, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Horizon West Middle held near 1,345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120144008607 · Windermere, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,333 enr · 21.5:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Horizon West Middle held near 1,345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Horizon West Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 1,333
Horizon West Middle
1,333 students
What this shows Horizon West Middle reports 1,333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon West Middle compares
Horizon West Middle 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 54% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,333 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,333
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$11,706
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
White 30.7%
Asian 6.9%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Horizon West Middle is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon West Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon West Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~1,333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon West Middle
How many students attend Horizon West Middle?
Horizon West Middle has 1,333 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Windermere, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,346 (2022-23) → 1,345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon West Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon West Middle is 21.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon West Middle?
23.7% of students at Horizon West Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon West Middle?
The largest demographic group at Horizon West Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment, in Windermere, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon West Middle?
Horizon West Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Horizon West Middle rank among public schools in Windermere?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon West Middle ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Windermere, 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 Windermere on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Horizon West 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.