- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marco Island, FL
Marco Island Charter Middle
Federal NCES profile for Marco Island Charter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120033003339Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marco Island Charter Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Marco Island · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marco Island Charter Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marco Island Charter Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Marco Island, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Marco Island Charter Middle shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 120033003339 · Marco Island, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
277 enr · 13.2:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Marco Island Charter Middle shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Marco Island Charter Middle 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 277
Marco Island Charter Middle
277 students
What this shows Marco Island Charter Middle reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marco Island Charter Middle compares
Marco Island Charter Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.5%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Marco Island Charter Middle is more 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 Marco Island Charter Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marco Island Charter Middle'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 (~277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marco Island Charter Middle
How many students attend Marco Island Charter Middle?
Marco Island Charter Middle has 277 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marco Island, FL. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marco Island Charter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marco Island Charter Middle is 13.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% 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 Marco Island Charter Middle?
41.6% of students at Marco Island Charter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marco Island Charter Middle?
The largest demographic group at Marco Island Charter Middle is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Marco Island, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marco Island Charter Middle?
Marco Island Charter Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Marco Island Charter Middle rank among public schools in Marco Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Marco Island Charter Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Marco Island, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Marco Island Charter Middle, 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.