- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winter Garden, FL
Lakeview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144001380
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Winter Garden · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Middle has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Winter Garden, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Lakeview Middle held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 120144001380 · Winter Garden, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
786 enr · 18.3:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Lakeview Middle held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lakeview 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 786
Lakeview Middle
786 students
What this shows Lakeview Middle reports 786 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Middle compares
Lakeview 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.8%
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 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.9%
African American 25.1%
White 24.0%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Lakeview 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 Lakeview 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 | Lower 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 Lakeview 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 (~786 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Middle
How many students attend Lakeview Middle?
Lakeview Middle has 786 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winter Garden, FL. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Middle is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeview Middle?
45.9% of students at Lakeview Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment, in Winter Garden, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Middle?
Lakeview Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Lakeview Middle rank among middle schools in Winter Garden?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Winter Garden, 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 Winter Garden on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Lakeview 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.