- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mulberry, FL
Mulberry Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mulberry Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120159001765
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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
Mulberry Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mulberry · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mulberry Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mulberry Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mulberry, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Mulberry Middle School held near 1,176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 120159001765 · Mulberry, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,058 enr · 17.3:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Mulberry Middle School held near 1,176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mulberry Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school 1,058
Mulberry Middle School
1,058 students
What this shows Mulberry Middle School reports 1,058 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mulberry Middle School compares
Mulberry Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,058
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$11,747
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
255
in-school suspensions + 316 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
White 37.0%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Mulberry Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mulberry Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mulberry Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~1,058 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mulberry Middle School
How many students attend Mulberry Middle School?
Mulberry Middle School has 1,058 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mulberry, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,200 (2022-23) → 1,176 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mulberry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mulberry Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Mulberry Middle School?
62.8% of students at Mulberry Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mulberry Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mulberry Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Mulberry, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mulberry Middle School?
Mulberry Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Mulberry Middle School rank among public schools in Mulberry?
By Resource Investment Index, Mulberry Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mulberry, 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 Polk?
Besides Mulberry Middle School, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.