- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orlando, FL
Hunters Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hunters Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144002923
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunters Creek Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 30
- middle schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunters Creek Middle has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunters Creek Middle ranks #6 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-104 students YoY
Hunters Creek Middle shrank from 1,216 students in 2022-23 to 1,112 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-104 students YoY 120144002923 · Orlando, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,057 enr · 17.3:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Hunters Creek Middle shrank from 1,216 students in 2022-23 to 1,112 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hunters Creek 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 1,057
Hunters Creek Middle
1,057 students
What this shows Hunters Creek Middle reports 1,057 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunters Creek Middle compares
Hunters Creek Middle 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,057
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
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 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%
White 17.8%
Asian 7.0%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Hunters Creek Middle is less 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 Hunters Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunters Creek 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 (~1,057 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hunters Creek Middle
How many students attend Hunters Creek Middle?
Hunters Creek Middle has 1,057 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,216 (2022-23) → 1,112 (2023-24), down 104.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunters Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunters Creek Middle is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Hunters Creek Middle?
37.2% of students at Hunters Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunters Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hunters Creek Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunters Creek Middle?
Hunters Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Hunters Creek Middle rank among middle schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunters Creek Middle ranks #6 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.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Hunters Creek 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.