- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orlando, FL
Memorial Middle
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144001367
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #11 of 30
- middle schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial Middle has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle ranks #11 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-118 students YoY
Memorial Middle shrank from 944 students in 2022-23 to 826 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-118 students YoY 120144001367 · Orlando, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 15.8:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Memorial Middle shrank from 944 students in 2022-23 to 826 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Memorial 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 712
Memorial Middle
712 students
What this shows Memorial Middle reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Middle compares
Memorial 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Florida - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
75.8%
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
$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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
White 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Memorial 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 Memorial 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 Memorial 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 (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Middle
How many students attend Memorial Middle?
Memorial Middle has 712 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 944 (2022-23) → 826 (2023-24), down 118.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Memorial Middle?
72.4% of students at Memorial Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Middle?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Middle is African American at 65.2% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Middle?
Memorial Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Memorial Middle rank among middle schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle ranks #11 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 Memorial 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.