- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sarasota Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120168001837
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sarasota Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sarasota Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sarasota Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Sarasota Middle School held near 1,308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 120168001837 · Sarasota, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,290 enr · 16.8:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Sarasota Middle School held near 1,308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sarasota Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview High
Riverview High School
2,637 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High School
2,579 students
- North Port Hig
North Port High School
2,557 students
- Sarasota High
Sarasota High School
2,359 students
- Pine View Scho
Pine View School
1,752 students
- This school
Sarasota Middle School
1,290 students
What this shows Sarasota Middle School reports 1,290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sarasota Middle School compares
Sarasota 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 59% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,290 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,290
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Florida - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,033
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 4.4%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Sarasota Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sarasota reports $14,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sarasota Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sarasota Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~1,290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sarasota Middle School
How many students attend Sarasota Middle School?
Sarasota Middle School has 1,290 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,278 (2022-23) → 1,308 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarasota Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarasota Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% 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 Sarasota Middle School?
21.4% of students at Sarasota Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sarasota Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sarasota Middle School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sarasota Middle School?
Sarasota Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Sarasota Middle School rank among middle schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Sarasota Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Sarasota, 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 Sarasota on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Sarasota Middle School, Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students), Venice Senior High School (2,579 students), and North Port High School (2,557 students). See the Sarasota district page for the complete list.