- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kissimmee, FL
Parkway Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Parkway Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120147002623
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkway Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkway Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-81 students YoY
Parkway Middle School shrank from 741 students in 2022-23 to 660 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-81 students YoY 120147002623 · Kissimmee, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 14.7:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Parkway Middle School shrank from 741 students in 2022-23 to 660 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Parkway Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tohopekaliga
Tohopekaliga
2,929 students
- Celebration Hi
Celebration High School
2,681 students
- Harmony High S
Harmony High School
2,673 students
- St. Cloud High
St. Cloud High School
2,596 students
- Poinciana High
Poinciana High School
2,573 students
- This school 601
Parkway Middle School
601 students
What this shows Parkway Middle School reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkway Middle School compares
Parkway 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 30% in Florida - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$10,383
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 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.0%
African American 11.5%
White 8.0%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Parkway Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkway Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkway Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkway Middle School
How many students attend Parkway Middle School?
Parkway Middle School has 601 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), down 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% lower 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 Parkway Middle School?
51.4% of students at Parkway Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkway Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Parkway Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkway Middle School?
Parkway Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Parkway Middle School rank among middle schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Kissimmee, 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 Kissimmee on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Parkway Middle School, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.