- Enrollment
- 4,062
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Webster, FL
South Sumter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Sumter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120180001936
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Sumter Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 890
- students enrolled
South Sumter Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
South Sumter Middle School held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120180001936 · Webster, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
890 enr · 18.2:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Villages Charter School (4,062 students)
South Sumter Middle School held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Sumter Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villages Chart
Villages Charter School
4,062 students
- South Sumter H 1,077
South Sumter High School
1,077 students
- This school 890
South Sumter Middle School
890 students
- Bushnell Eleme 752
Bushnell Elementary School
752 students
- Wildwood Middl 710
Wildwood Middle/ High School
710 students
- Webster Elemen 690
Webster Elementary School
690 students
What this shows South Sumter Middle School reports 890 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Sumter Middle School compares
South Sumter 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 890 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
890
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Florida - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$12,326
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
293
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, South Sumter Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumter reports $12,326 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Sumter Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villages Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Sumter High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bushnell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Middle/ High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Sumter Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~890 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Sumter Middle School
How many students attend South Sumter Middle School?
South Sumter Middle School has 890 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Webster, FL. CCD year-over-year: 897 (2022-23) → 879 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Sumter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Sumter Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Sumter Middle School?
56.9% of students at South Sumter Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Sumter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Sumter Middle School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Webster, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Sumter Middle School?
South Sumter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Sumter?
Besides South Sumter Middle School, Sumter also operates Villages Charter School (4,062 students), South Sumter High School (1,077 students), and Bushnell Elementary School (752 students). See the Sumter district page for the complete list.