- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orlando, FL
Innovation Middle
Federal NCES profile for Innovation Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144008443
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Innovation Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #24 of 30
- middle schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Innovation Middle has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Middle ranks #24 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Innovation Middle held near 1,318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 120144008443 · Orlando, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,239 enr · 18:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Innovation Middle held near 1,318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Innovation 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 1,239
Innovation Middle
1,239 students
What this shows Innovation Middle reports 1,239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Innovation Middle compares
Innovation 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,239 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,239
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 620 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
White 26.1%
African American 6.5%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Innovation 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 Innovation 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 | Similar 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 Innovation 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 (~1,239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Innovation Middle
How many students attend Innovation Middle?
Innovation Middle has 1,239 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,311 (2022-23) → 1,318 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovation Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovation Middle is 18:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Innovation Middle?
29.9% of students at Innovation Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Innovation Middle?
The largest demographic group at Innovation Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Innovation Middle?
Innovation Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Innovation Middle rank among middle schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Middle ranks #24 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 Innovation 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.