Enrollment
898
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Longwood, FL
Rock Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rock Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120171002103
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Lake Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Longwood · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for Florida
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Lake Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Lake Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Longwood, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rock Lake Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rock Lake Middle School
Rock Lake Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Longwood, Florida, enrolling 898 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 88% of Florida schools and 29% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.0% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 898 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 513 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #471, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 898 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students) and Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students) alongside Rock Lake Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rock Lake Middle School compares
Rock Lake Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 52% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 898 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
898
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$9,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 898 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Rock Lake Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seminole, which includes Rock Lake Middle School.
$9,352
Per student
-16%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 41.8%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rock Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,813
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,714
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~898 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rock Lake Middle School
How many students attend Rock Lake Middle School?
Rock Lake Middle School has 898 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Longwood, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Lake Middle School is 23:1, which is 29% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rock Lake Middle School?
25.0% of students at Rock Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rock Lake Middle School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Longwood, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Lake Middle School?
Rock Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rock Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Longwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Lake Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Longwood, 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 Longwood on the city page.
Is Rock Lake Middle School a good school?
Rock Lake Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Rock Lake Middle School, Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students), Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students), and Lake Mary High School (2,714 students). See the Seminole district page for the complete list.
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