- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Casselberry, FL
South Seminole Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Seminole Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120171001874
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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
South Seminole Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Casselberry · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Seminole Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Seminole Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Casselberry, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
South Seminole Middle School shrank from 995 students in 2022-23 to 910 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 56.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 120171001874 · Casselberry, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 19.6:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
South Seminole Middle School shrank from 995 students in 2022-23 to 910 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 56.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Seminole Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seminole High
Seminole High School
3,807 students
- Lake Brantley
Lake Brantley High School
2,813 students
- Lake Mary High
Lake Mary High School
2,714 students
- Hagerty High S
Hagerty High School
2,449 students
- Oviedo High Sc
Oviedo High School
2,312 students
- This school 842
South Seminole Middle School
842 students
What this shows South Seminole Middle School reports 842 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Seminole Middle School compares
South Seminole Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$10,243
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 842 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
White 28.5%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, South Seminole Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seminole reports $10,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Seminole Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Seminole Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,813
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,714
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~842 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Seminole Middle School
How many students attend South Seminole Middle School?
South Seminole Middle School has 842 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Casselberry, FL. CCD year-over-year: 995 (2022-23) → 910 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Seminole Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Seminole Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Seminole Middle School?
59.3% of students at South Seminole Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Seminole Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Seminole Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Casselberry, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Seminole Middle School?
South Seminole Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 South Seminole Middle School rank among public schools in Casselberry?
By Resource Investment Index, South Seminole Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Casselberry, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides South Seminole Middle School, Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students), Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students), and Lake Mary High School (2,714 students). See the Seminole district page for the complete list.