- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stuart, FL
Stuart Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stuart Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120129001281
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stuart Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Stuart · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stuart Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stuart Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Stuart, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Stuart Middle School shrank from 867 students in 2022-23 to 823 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 120129001281 · Stuart, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
777 enr · 17.3:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin County High School (2,055 students)
Stuart Middle School shrank from 867 students in 2022-23 to 823 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Stuart Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin County
Martin County High School
2,055 students
- South Fork Hig
South Fork High School
1,775 students
- Jensen Beach H
Jensen Beach High School
1,722 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast Classical Academy
1,082 students
- Hidden Oaks Mi
Hidden Oaks Middle School
920 students
- This school 777
Stuart Middle School
777 students
What this shows Stuart Middle School reports 777 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stuart Middle School compares
Stuart 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$12,831
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Stuart Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Martin reports $12,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stuart Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fork High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jensen Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Oaks Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stuart Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,722
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~777 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stuart Middle School
How many students attend Stuart Middle School?
Stuart Middle School has 777 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stuart, FL. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 823 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuart Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stuart Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Stuart Middle School?
42.2% of students at Stuart Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stuart Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stuart Middle School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Stuart, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stuart Middle School?
Stuart Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Stuart Middle School rank among middle schools in Stuart?
By Resource Investment Index, Stuart Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Stuart, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Stuart on the city page.
What other schools are in Martin?
Besides Stuart Middle School, Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students), South Fork High School (1,775 students), and Jensen Beach High School (1,722 students). See the Martin district page for the complete list.