- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Rock Lake Middle School held near 914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 120171002103 · Longwood, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
898 enr · 23:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Rock Lake Middle School held near 914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Rock Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seminole High
Seminole High School
3,807 students
- Lake Brantley
Lake Brantley High School
2,813 students
- Lake Mary High
Lake Mary High School
2,714 students
- Hagerty High S
Hagerty High School
2,449 students
- Oviedo High Sc
Oviedo High School
2,312 students
- This school 898
Rock Lake Middle School
898 students
What this shows Rock Lake Middle School reports 898 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Lake Middle School compares
Rock Lake 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$10,243
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
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.
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
District finance for Seminole reports $10,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~898 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 933 (2022-23) → 914 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.