Enrollment
1,402
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Immokalee, FL
Immokalee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Immokalee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120033000269
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Immokalee Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Immokalee · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Immokalee Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Immokalee Middle School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Immokalee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Immokalee Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Immokalee Middle School
Immokalee Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Immokalee, Florida, enrolling 1,402 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 82.1% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,402 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 119 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 433 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,402 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students) and Immokalee High School (1,990 students) alongside Immokalee Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Immokalee Middle School compares
Immokalee Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,402 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,402
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$12,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 225 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.9%
African American 16.1%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Immokalee Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes Immokalee Middle School.
$12,737
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 11.3%
Federal 13.6%
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.
How Immokalee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Immokalee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,402 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Immokalee Middle School
How many students attend Immokalee Middle School?
Immokalee Middle School has 1,402 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Immokalee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Immokalee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Immokalee Middle School is 21.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Immokalee Middle School?
82.1% of students at Immokalee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Immokalee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Immokalee Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment, in Immokalee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Immokalee Middle School?
Immokalee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Immokalee Middle School rank among public schools in Immokalee?
By Resource Investment Index, Immokalee Middle School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Immokalee, 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 Immokalee on the city page.
Is Immokalee Middle School a good school?
Immokalee Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Immokalee Middle School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.
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