- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Sebring Middle School held near 787 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 120084000898 · Sebring, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
840 enr · 18.7:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebring High School (1,849 students)
Sebring Middle School held near 787 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sebring Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sebring High S
Sebring High School
1,849 students
- Avon Park High
Avon Park High School
980 students
- This school
Sebring Middle School
840 students
- Woodlawn Eleme
Woodlawn Elementary School
834 students
- Lake Placid Hi
Lake Placid High School
829 students
- Cracker Trail 710
Cracker Trail Elementary School
710 students
What this shows Sebring Middle School reports 840 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sebring Middle School compares
Sebring 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,585
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
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.
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
District finance for Highlands reports $12,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~840 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 815 (2022-23) → 787 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.