Enrollment
786
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Maitland, FL
Maitland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Maitland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144001410
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maitland Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Maitland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Maitland Middle has class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maitland Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Maitland, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maitland Middle compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maitland Middle
Maitland Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Maitland, Florida, enrolling 786 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 786 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 791 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #427.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 213 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 786 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students) and Timber Creek High (3,383 students) alongside Maitland Middle.
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 Maitland Middle compares
Maitland Middle on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 21% | 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
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Florida - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$11,578
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
White 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
African American 24.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Maitland Middle is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange, which includes Maitland Middle.
$11,578
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 28.8%
Federal 18.0%
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 Maitland 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 | Similar 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 Maitland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~786 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Maitland Middle
How many students attend Maitland Middle?
Maitland Middle has 786 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Maitland, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maitland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Maitland Middle is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maitland Middle?
41.1% of students at Maitland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maitland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Maitland Middle is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Maitland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maitland Middle?
Maitland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Maitland Middle rank among public schools in Maitland?
By Resource Investment Index, Maitland Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Maitland, 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 Maitland on the city page.
Is Maitland Middle a good school?
Maitland Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Orange?
Besides Maitland 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.
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