- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port St Lucie, FL
Southern Oaks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southern Oaks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120177003020
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Oaks Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 27
- public schools in Port St Lucie · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Oaks Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Oaks Middle School ranks #7 of 27 public schools in Port St Lucie, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177003020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Southern Oaks Middle School held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 120177003020 · Port St Lucie, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
833 enr · 22.5:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
Southern Oaks Middle School held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Southern Oaks Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Pierce Ce
Fort Pierce Central High School
3,178 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast High School
3,124 students
- St. Lucie West
St. Lucie West Centennial High
2,914 students
- Fort Pierce We
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet
1,956 students
- Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie High School
1,793 students
- This school 833
Southern Oaks Middle School
833 students
What this shows Southern Oaks Middle School reports 833 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Oaks Middle School compares
Southern Oaks 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
833
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$12,177
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 232 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
White 23.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Southern Oaks Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Lucie reports $12,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Oaks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Oaks Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,124
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,914
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~833 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Oaks Middle School
How many students attend Southern Oaks Middle School?
Southern Oaks Middle School has 833 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port St Lucie, FL. CCD year-over-year: 894 (2022-23) → 907 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Oaks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Oaks Middle School is 22.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Oaks Middle School?
69.0% of students at Southern Oaks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Oaks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southern Oaks Middle School is African American at 35.9% of enrollment, in Port St Lucie, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Oaks Middle School?
Southern Oaks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
How does Southern Oaks Middle School rank among public schools in Port St Lucie?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Oaks Middle School ranks #7 of 27 public schools in Port St Lucie, 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 Port St Lucie on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides Southern Oaks Middle School, St. Lucie also operates Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students), Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students), and St. Lucie West Centennial High (2,914 students). See the St. Lucie district page for the complete list.