Enrollment
909
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Naples, FL
North Naples Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Naples Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120033003961
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Naples Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 9
- middle schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Naples Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Naples Middle School ranks #6 of 9 middle schools in Naples, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Naples Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Naples Middle School
North Naples Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Naples, Florida, enrolling 909 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.4% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 909 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 518 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #293.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 455 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students) and Immokalee High School (1,990 students) alongside North Naples Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Naples Middle School compares
North Naples Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 51% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, North Naples Middle School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes North Naples Middle School.
$12,737
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 11.3%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Naples Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Naples Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~909 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Naples Middle School
How many students attend North Naples Middle School?
North Naples Middle School has 909 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Naples, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Naples Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Naples Middle School is 18.9:1, 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 North Naples Middle School?
25.4% of students at North Naples Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Naples Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Naples Middle School is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Naples, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Naples Middle School?
North Naples Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Naples Middle School rank among middle schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, North Naples Middle School ranks #6 of 9 middle schools in Naples, 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 Naples on the city page.
Is North Naples Middle School a good school?
North Naples Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides North Naples Middle School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.
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