Enrollment
1,329
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Haines City, FL
Shelley S. Boone Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shelley S. Boone Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120159001721
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelley S. Boone Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Haines City · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelley S. Boone Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelley S. Boone Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Haines City, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shelley S. Boone Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shelley S. Boone Middle School
Shelley S. Boone Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Haines City, Florida, enrolling 1,329 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.7% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,329 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 536 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #504, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1329 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 881 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,329 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students) and Davenport High School (2,731 students) alongside Shelley S. Boone 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 Shelley S. Boone Middle School compares
Shelley S. Boone 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,329 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,329
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$11,454
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 1329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
378
in-school suspensions + 503 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%
African American 28.0%
White 11.2%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Shelley S. Boone 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 Polk, which includes Shelley S. Boone Middle School.
$11,454
Per student
+3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 43.8%
Federal 21.0%
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 Shelley S. Boone Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelley S. Boone Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~1,329 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Shelley S. Boone Middle School
How many students attend Shelley S. Boone Middle School?
Shelley S. Boone Middle School has 1,329 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Haines City, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelley S. Boone Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelley S. Boone Middle School is 22.1:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shelley S. Boone Middle School?
51.7% of students at Shelley S. Boone Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelley S. Boone Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shelley S. Boone Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Haines City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelley S. Boone Middle School?
Shelley S. Boone Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Shelley S. Boone Middle School rank among public schools in Haines City?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelley S. Boone Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Haines City, 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 Haines City on the city page.
Is Shelley S. Boone Middle School a good school?
Shelley S. Boone Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. 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 Polk?
Besides Shelley S. Boone Middle School, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.
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