- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oviedo, FL
Jackson Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120171001881
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Heights Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Oviedo · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Heights Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Heights Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Oviedo, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Jackson Heights Middle School held near 1,407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 69.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-65 students YoY 120171001881 · Oviedo, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,340 enr · 23.9:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Jackson Heights Middle School held near 1,407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 69.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jackson Heights Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seminole High
Seminole High School
3,807 students
- Lake Brantley
Lake Brantley High School
2,813 students
- Lake Mary High
Lake Mary High School
2,714 students
- Hagerty High S
Hagerty High School
2,449 students
- Oviedo High Sc
Oviedo High School
2,312 students
- This school 1,340
Jackson Heights Middle School
1,340 students
What this shows Jackson Heights Middle School reports 1,340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Heights Middle School compares
Jackson Heights 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,340 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,340
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,243
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 670 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
African American 8.4%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Jackson Heights Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seminole reports $10,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Heights Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,813
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,714
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Heights Middle School
How many students attend Jackson Heights Middle School?
Jackson Heights Middle School has 1,340 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oviedo, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,472 (2022-23) → 1,407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-65).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Heights Middle School is 23.9:1, which is 34% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Heights Middle School?
26.0% of students at Jackson Heights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Heights Middle School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Oviedo, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Heights Middle School?
Jackson Heights Middle School 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 Jackson Heights Middle School rank among middle schools in Oviedo?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Heights Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Oviedo, 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 Oviedo on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Jackson Heights Middle School, Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students), Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students), and Lake Mary High School (2,714 students). See the Seminole district page for the complete list.