- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Dora, FL
Mt. Dora Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Dora Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120105001114
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Dora Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mount Dora · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Dora Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Dora Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mount Dora, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Mt. Dora Middle School shrank from 846 students in 2022-23 to 793 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 45.4 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 120105001114 · Mount Dora, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 18.8:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Mt. Dora Middle School shrank from 846 students in 2022-23 to 793 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE held 45.4 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mt. Dora Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- This school 845
Mt. Dora Middle School
845 students
What this shows Mt. Dora Middle School reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Dora Middle School compares
Mt. Dora 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$10,768
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Mt. Dora Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Dora Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Dora Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~845 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Dora Middle School
How many students attend Mt. Dora Middle School?
Mt. Dora Middle School has 845 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Dora, FL. CCD year-over-year: 846 (2022-23) → 793 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Dora Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Dora Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Dora Middle School?
45.4% of students at Mt. Dora Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Dora Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Dora Middle School is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Mount Dora, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Dora Middle School?
Mt. Dora Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Mt. Dora Middle School rank among public schools in Mount Dora?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Dora Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mount Dora, 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 Lake?
Besides Mt. Dora Middle School, Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students), Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), and South Lake High School (2,137 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.