Enrollment
1,155
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ocoee, FL
Ocoee Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ocoee Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144001379
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocoee Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Ocoee · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocoee Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocoee Middle ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Ocoee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ocoee Middle compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ocoee Middle
Ocoee Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Ocoee, Florida, enrolling 1,155 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.1% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,155 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 671 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #479, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students) and Timber Creek High (3,383 students) alongside Ocoee Middle.
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 Ocoee Middle compares
Ocoee Middle on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▲ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,155 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,155
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$11,578
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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
African American 39.5%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
White 14.5%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Ocoee Middle is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange, which includes Ocoee Middle.
$11,578
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 28.8%
Federal 18.0%
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 Ocoee Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocoee Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,155 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ocoee Middle
How many students attend Ocoee Middle?
Ocoee Middle has 1,155 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ocoee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocoee Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocoee Middle is 19.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ocoee Middle?
52.1% of students at Ocoee Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocoee Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ocoee Middle is African American at 39.5% of enrollment, in Ocoee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocoee Middle?
Ocoee Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Ocoee Middle rank among public schools in Ocoee?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocoee Middle ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Ocoee, 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 Ocoee on the city page.
Is Ocoee Middle a good school?
Ocoee Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Orange?
Besides Ocoee Middle, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.
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