- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ocala, FL
Osceola Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Osceola 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 120126001272
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osceola Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Osceola Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Osceola Middle School shrank from 999 students in 2022-23 to 915 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 120126001272 · Ocala, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
866 enr · 19.2:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Osceola Middle School shrank from 999 students in 2022-23 to 915 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Osceola Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school 866
Osceola Middle School
866 students
What this shows Osceola Middle School reports 866 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osceola Middle School compares
Osceola 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
866
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Florida - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$11,180
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
African American 16.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Osceola Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Osceola Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osceola Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~866 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Osceola Middle School
How many students attend Osceola Middle School?
Osceola Middle School has 866 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ocala, FL. CCD year-over-year: 999 (2022-23) → 915 (2023-24), down 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osceola Middle School?
44.2% of students at Osceola Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osceola Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Osceola Middle School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osceola Middle School?
Osceola 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 Osceola Middle School rank among middle schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Ocala, 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 Ocala on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Osceola Middle School, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.