- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Apopka, FL
Piedmont Lakes Middle
Federal NCES profile for Piedmont Lakes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144000866
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piedmont Lakes Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Apopka · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Piedmont Lakes Middle has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piedmont Lakes Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Apopka, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Piedmont Lakes Middle shrank from 967 students in 2022-23 to 917 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 120144000866 · Apopka, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
863 enr · 16.3:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Piedmont Lakes Middle shrank from 967 students in 2022-23 to 917 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Piedmont Lakes 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 863
Piedmont Lakes Middle
863 students
What this shows Piedmont Lakes Middle reports 863 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piedmont Lakes Middle compares
Piedmont Lakes Middle 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 863 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
863
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 48% in Florida - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.6%
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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
African American 31.9%
White 15.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Piedmont Lakes 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 Piedmont Lakes 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 | Higher 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 Piedmont Lakes 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 (~863 students)
Frequently asked questions about Piedmont Lakes Middle
How many students attend Piedmont Lakes Middle?
Piedmont Lakes Middle has 863 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Apopka, FL. CCD year-over-year: 967 (2022-23) → 917 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Lakes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Lakes Middle is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% higher 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 Piedmont Lakes Middle?
63.3% of students at Piedmont Lakes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piedmont Lakes Middle?
The largest demographic group at Piedmont Lakes Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Apopka, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piedmont Lakes Middle?
Piedmont Lakes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Piedmont Lakes Middle rank among middle schools in Apopka?
By Resource Investment Index, Piedmont Lakes Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Apopka, 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 Apopka on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Piedmont Lakes 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.