- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Naples, FL
Manatee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Manatee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120033002985
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manatee Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 9
- middle schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Manatee Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee Middle School ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in Naples, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Manatee Middle School held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120033002985 · Naples, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
781 enr · 21.1:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Manatee Middle School held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Manatee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school 781
Manatee Middle School
781 students
What this shows Manatee Middle School reports 781 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manatee Middle School compares
Manatee 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Florida - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.6%
African American 23.9%
White 7.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Manatee Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manatee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manatee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~781 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manatee Middle School
How many students attend Manatee Middle School?
Manatee Middle School has 781 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Naples, FL. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manatee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manatee Middle School is 21.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manatee Middle School?
63.8% of students at Manatee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manatee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Manatee Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment, in Naples, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manatee Middle School?
Manatee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Manatee Middle School rank among middle schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee Middle School ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in Naples, 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 Naples on the city page.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Manatee Middle School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.