Enrollment
900
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Markham Woods Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Markham Woods Middle School
Markham Woods Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lake Mary, Florida, enrolling 900 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 900 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 812 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #564.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 185 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 900 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students) and Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students) alongside Markham Woods Middle School.
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 Markham Woods Middle School compares
Markham Woods Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seminole, which includes Markham Woods Middle School.
$9,352
Per student
-16%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 41.8%
Federal 14.8%
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 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
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~900 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Markham Woods Middle School a good school?
Markham Woods Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 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.
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