- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Inverness, FL
Inverness Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Inverness Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120027000307
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inverness Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Inverness · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for Florida
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Inverness Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Inverness Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Inverness, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Inverness Middle School held near 1,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 120027000307 · Inverness, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
911 enr · 14:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lecanto High School (1,735 students)
Inverness Middle School held near 1,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Inverness Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lecanto High S
Lecanto High School
1,735 students
- Citrus High Sc
Citrus High School
1,465 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River High School
1,293 students
- This school
Inverness Middle School
911 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River Middle School
906 students
- Citrus Springs
Citrus Springs Elementary School
877 students
What this shows Inverness Middle School reports 911 students on the CCD universe file.
How Inverness Middle School compares
Inverness Middle School 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Florida - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.0%
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
$11,410
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
286
in-school suspensions + 187 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Inverness Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Citrus reports $11,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Inverness Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecanto High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Citrus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crystal River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Citrus Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Inverness Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~911 students)
Frequently asked questions about Inverness Middle School
How many students attend Inverness Middle School?
Inverness Middle School has 911 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Inverness, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,017 (2022-23) → 1,007 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inverness Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Inverness Middle School is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% lower 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 Inverness Middle School?
55.8% of students at Inverness Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inverness Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Inverness Middle School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Inverness, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inverness Middle School?
Inverness Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Inverness Middle School rank among public schools in Inverness?
By Resource Investment Index, Inverness Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Inverness, 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 Inverness on the city page.
What other schools are in Citrus?
Besides Inverness Middle School, Citrus also operates Lecanto High School (1,735 students), Citrus High School (1,465 students), and Crystal River High School (1,293 students). See the Citrus district page for the complete list.