- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orlando, FL
Meadowbrook Middle
Federal NCES profile for Meadowbrook Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144001435
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowbrook Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #21 of 30
- middle schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowbrook Middle has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook Middle ranks #21 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Meadowbrook Middle shrank from 957 students in 2022-23 to 894 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 120144001435 · Orlando, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
808 enr · 18.4:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Meadowbrook Middle shrank from 957 students in 2022-23 to 894 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Meadowbrook Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 808
Meadowbrook Middle
808 students
What this shows Meadowbrook Middle reports 808 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowbrook Middle compares
Meadowbrook 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 30% | - | - |
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.
808
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
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
58.9%
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
$11,706
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
White 2.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Meadowbrook Middle is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowbrook Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowbrook Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~808 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowbrook Middle
How many students attend Meadowbrook Middle?
Meadowbrook Middle has 808 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 957 (2022-23) → 894 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Middle 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 Meadowbrook Middle?
74.4% of students at Meadowbrook Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowbrook Middle?
The largest demographic group at Meadowbrook Middle is African American at 78.6% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowbrook Middle?
Meadowbrook Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Meadowbrook Middle rank among middle schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook Middle ranks #21 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, 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 Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Meadowbrook 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.