- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Smyrna Beach, FL
New Smyrna Beach Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Smyrna Beach Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120192002419
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Smyrna Beach Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in New Smyrna Beach · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
New Smyrna Beach Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Smyrna Beach Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in New Smyrna Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120192002419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
New Smyrna Beach Middle School shrank from 1,037 students in 2022-23 to 969 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 120192002419 · New Smyrna Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,036 enr · 16.2:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
New Smyrna Beach Middle School shrank from 1,037 students in 2022-23 to 969 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
New Smyrna Beach Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deland High Sc
Deland High School
2,936 students
- University Hig
University High School
2,855 students
- Spruce Creek H
Spruce Creek High School
2,576 students
- Mainland High
Mainland High School
1,964 students
- Deltona High S
Deltona High School
1,716 students
- This school 1,036
New Smyrna Beach Middle School
1,036 students
What this shows New Smyrna Beach Middle School reports 1,036 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Smyrna Beach Middle School compares
New Smyrna Beach 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,036 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,036
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 47% in Florida - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$10,727
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 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
African American 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, New Smyrna Beach Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Smyrna Beach Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Smyrna Beach Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- 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 (~1,036 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about New Smyrna Beach Middle School
How many students attend New Smyrna Beach Middle School?
New Smyrna Beach Middle School has 1,036 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Smyrna Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,037 (2022-23) → 969 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Smyrna Beach Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Smyrna Beach Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 New Smyrna Beach Middle School?
52.8% of students at New Smyrna Beach Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Smyrna Beach Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Smyrna Beach Middle School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in New Smyrna Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Smyrna Beach Middle School?
New Smyrna Beach Middle School 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 New Smyrna Beach Middle School rank among public schools in New Smyrna Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, New Smyrna Beach Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in New Smyrna Beach, 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 New Smyrna Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides New Smyrna Beach Middle School, Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students), University High School (2,855 students), and Spruce Creek High School (2,576 students). See the Volusia district page for the complete list.