- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tallahassee, FL
Raa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Raa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120111001171
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raa Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 8
- middle schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Raa Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raa Middle School ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Raa Middle School held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 120111001171 · Tallahassee, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
928 enr · 23.8:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students)
Raa Middle School held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Raa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawton Chiles
Lawton Chiles High School
1,881 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,822 students
- Leon High Scho
Leon High School
1,793 students
- James Rickards
James Rickards High School
1,718 students
- Amos P. Godby
Amos P. Godby High School
1,388 students
- This school
Raa Middle School
928 students
What this shows Raa Middle School reports 928 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raa Middle School compares
Raa Middle School 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 928 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
928
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$10,979
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 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.7%
White 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Raa Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leon reports $10,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Rickards High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amos P. Godby High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~928 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Raa Middle School
How many students attend Raa Middle School?
Raa Middle School has 928 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tallahassee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 855 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raa Middle School is 23.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raa Middle School?
49.1% of students at Raa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Raa Middle School is African American at 57.7% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raa Middle School?
Raa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Raa Middle School rank among middle schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, Raa Middle School ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee on the city page.
What other schools are in Leon?
Besides Raa Middle School, Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students), Lincoln High School (1,822 students), and Leon High School (1,793 students). See the Leon district page for the complete list.