- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Mary, FL
Markham Woods Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Markham Woods Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120171005390
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Markham Woods Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Lake Mary · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Markham Woods Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Markham Woods Middle School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Lake Mary, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Markham Woods Middle School shrank from 961 students in 2022-23 to 881 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 120171005390 · Lake Mary, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
900 enr · 18.4:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Markham Woods Middle School shrank from 961 students in 2022-23 to 881 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Markham Woods 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 900
Markham Woods Middle School
900 students
What this shows Markham Woods Middle School reports 900 students on the CCD universe file.
How Markham Woods Middle School compares
Markham Woods Middle School 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 900 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
900
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
18.4:1
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
41.9%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
African American 21.4%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Markham Woods 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 Markham Woods Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Markham Woods 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 (~900 students)
Frequently asked questions about Markham Woods Middle School
How many students attend Markham Woods Middle School?
Markham Woods Middle School has 900 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Mary, FL. CCD year-over-year: 961 (2022-23) → 881 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Markham Woods Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Markham Woods Middle School is 18.4:1, 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 Markham Woods Middle School?
44.5% of students at Markham Woods Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Markham Woods Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Markham Woods Middle School is White at 39.8% of enrollment, in Lake Mary, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Markham Woods Middle School?
Markham Woods Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Markham Woods Middle School rank among public schools in Lake Mary?
By Resource Investment Index, Markham Woods Middle School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Lake Mary, 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 Lake Mary on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Markham Woods 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.