- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Melbourne, FL
Stone Magnet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stone Magnet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120015000107
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stone Magnet Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #8 of 19
- public schools in Melbourne · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stone Magnet Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stone Magnet Middle School ranks #8 of 19 public schools in Melbourne, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
Stone Magnet Middle School shrank from 670 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 120015000107 · Melbourne, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 15.5:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Stone Magnet Middle School shrank from 670 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Stone Magnet Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school 557
Stone Magnet Middle School
557 students
What this shows Stone Magnet Middle School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stone Magnet Middle School compares
Stone Magnet 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Florida - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$11,100
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 200 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
African American 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Stone Magnet Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stone Magnet Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stone Magnet Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- 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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stone Magnet Middle School
How many students attend Stone Magnet Middle School?
Stone Magnet Middle School has 557 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Melbourne, FL. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stone Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stone Magnet Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% lower 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 Stone Magnet Middle School?
63.9% of students at Stone Magnet Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stone Magnet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stone Magnet Middle School is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Melbourne, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stone Magnet Middle School?
Stone Magnet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Stone Magnet Middle School rank among public schools in Melbourne?
By Resource Investment Index, Stone Magnet Middle School ranks #8 of 19 public schools in Melbourne, 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 Melbourne on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Stone Magnet Middle School, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.