- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port Charlotte, FL
Murdock Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Murdock 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 120024002668
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murdock Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Port Charlotte · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Murdock Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murdock Middle School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Port Charlotte, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120024002668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Murdock Middle School grew from 577 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 120024002668 · Port Charlotte, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 19.3:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlotte High School (1,872 students)
Murdock Middle School grew from 577 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Murdock Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charlotte High
Charlotte High School
1,872 students
- Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte High School
1,730 students
- Lemon Bay High
Lemon Bay High School
1,343 students
- Punta Gorda Mi
Punta Gorda Middle School
1,098 students
- Babcock Neighb
Babcock Neighborhood School
1,053 students
- This school 656
Murdock Middle School
656 students
What this shows Murdock Middle School reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murdock Middle School compares
Murdock Middle School is a growing 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$14,173
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Murdock Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte reports $14,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murdock Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Charlotte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemon Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Punta Gorda Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Babcock Neighborhood School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murdock Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murdock Middle School
How many students attend Murdock Middle School?
Murdock Middle School has 656 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Charlotte, FL. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murdock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murdock Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murdock Middle School?
55.6% of students at Murdock Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murdock Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Murdock Middle School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Port Charlotte, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murdock Middle School?
Murdock Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Murdock Middle School rank among public schools in Port Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Murdock Middle School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Port Charlotte, 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 Port Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte?
Besides Murdock Middle School, Charlotte also operates Charlotte High School (1,872 students), Port Charlotte High School (1,730 students), and Lemon Bay High School (1,343 students). See the Charlotte district page for the complete list.