- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Ocoee Middle held near 1,148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 59.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 120144001379 · Ocoee, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,155 enr · 19.6:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Ocoee Middle held near 1,148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE held 59.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ocoee Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 1,155
Ocoee Middle
1,155 students
What this shows Ocoee Middle reports 1,155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocoee Middle compares
Ocoee Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,706
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 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.
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
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,383
- 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
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 (~1,155 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,192 (2022-23) → 1,148 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.