- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Cloud, FL
St. Cloud Middle School
Federal NCES profile for St. Cloud Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120147001475
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Cloud Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in St Cloud · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Cloud Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Cloud Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St Cloud, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
St. Cloud Middle School held near 1,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.5 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 120147001475 · St Cloud, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,213 enr · 17.6:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
St. Cloud Middle School held near 1,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.5 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
St. Cloud Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tohopekaliga
Tohopekaliga
2,929 students
- Celebration Hi
Celebration High School
2,681 students
- Harmony High S
Harmony High School
2,673 students
- St. Cloud High
St. Cloud High School
2,596 students
- Poinciana High
Poinciana High School
2,573 students
- This school
St. Cloud Middle School
1,213 students
What this shows St. Cloud Middle School reports 1,213 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Cloud Middle School compares
St. Cloud 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,213 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,213
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$10,383
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 34.7%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, St. Cloud Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Cloud Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Cloud Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,213 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Cloud Middle School
How many students attend St. Cloud Middle School?
St. Cloud Middle School has 1,213 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Cloud, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,229 (2022-23) → 1,200 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Cloud Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Cloud Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Cloud Middle School?
51.7% of students at St. Cloud Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Cloud Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St. Cloud Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in St Cloud, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Cloud Middle School?
St. Cloud Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 St. Cloud Middle School rank among public schools in St Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Cloud Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St Cloud, 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 St Cloud on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides St. Cloud Middle School, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.