- Enrollment
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sebastian, FL
Sebastian River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sebastian River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120093001064
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sebastian River Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Sebastian · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sebastian River Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sebastian River Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Sebastian, FL.
School address
District: Indian River · Florida
NCES ID 120093001064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Sebastian River Middle School held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 120093001064 · Sebastian, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 18.9:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Vero Beach High School (2,645 students)
Sebastian River Middle School held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sebastian River Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vero Beach Hig
Vero Beach High School
2,645 students
- Sebastian Rive
Sebastian River High School
1,777 students
- Storm Grove Mi 904
Storm Grove Middle School
904 students
- Imagine at Sou 892
Imagine at South Vero
892 students
- This school 775
Sebastian River Middle School
775 students
- Oslo Middle Sc 767
Oslo Middle School
767 students
What this shows Sebastian River Middle School reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sebastian River Middle School compares
Sebastian River 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$11,843
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 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Sebastian River Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indian River reports $11,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sebastian River Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Storm Grove Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Imagine at South Vero | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oslo Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sebastian River Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sebastian River Middle School
How many students attend Sebastian River Middle School?
Sebastian River Middle School has 775 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sebastian, FL. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 838 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sebastian River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sebastian River Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sebastian River Middle School?
58.8% of students at Sebastian River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sebastian River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sebastian River Middle School is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Sebastian, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sebastian River Middle School?
Sebastian River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sebastian River Middle School rank among public schools in Sebastian?
By Resource Investment Index, Sebastian River Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Sebastian, 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 Sebastian on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian River?
Besides Sebastian River Middle School, Indian River also operates Vero Beach High School (2,645 students), Sebastian River High School (1,777 students), and Storm Grove Middle School (904 students). See the Indian River district page for the complete list.