Enrollment
840
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sebring, FL
Sebring Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sebring Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120084000898
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sebring Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Sebring · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sebring Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sebring Middle School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Sebring, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sebring Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sebring Middle School
Sebring Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Sebring, Florida, enrolling 840 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 840 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 986 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #873, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 840 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 367 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 840 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Highlands also operates Sebring High School (1,849 students) and Avon Park High School (980 students) alongside Sebring 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 Sebring Middle School compares
Sebring 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$11,874
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 840 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Sebring 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 Highlands, which includes Sebring Middle School.
$11,874
Per student
+6%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 39.8%
Federal 29.7%
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 Sebring Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Park High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Placid High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cracker Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sebring Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~840 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sebring Middle School
How many students attend Sebring Middle School?
Sebring Middle School has 840 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sebring, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sebring Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sebring Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sebring Middle School?
61.7% of students at Sebring Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sebring Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sebring Middle School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Sebring, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sebring Middle School?
Sebring Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Sebring Middle School rank among public schools in Sebring?
By Resource Investment Index, Sebring Middle School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Sebring, 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 Sebring on the city page.
Is Sebring Middle School a good school?
Sebring Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Highlands?
Besides Sebring Middle School, Highlands also operates Sebring High School (1,849 students), Avon Park High School (980 students), and Woodlawn Elementary School (834 students). See the Highlands district page for the complete list.
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