- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tavares, FL
Tavares Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tavares 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 120105001103
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tavares Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Tavares · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tavares Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tavares Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Tavares, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Tavares Middle School shrank from 1,070 students in 2022-23 to 998 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 120105001103 · Tavares, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
933 enr · 16.7:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Tavares Middle School shrank from 1,070 students in 2022-23 to 998 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tavares Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- This school 933
Tavares Middle School
933 students
What this shows Tavares Middle School reports 933 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tavares Middle School compares
Tavares 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 933 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
933
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Florida - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.4%
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
$10,768
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 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Tavares Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tavares Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tavares Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~933 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tavares Middle School
How many students attend Tavares Middle School?
Tavares Middle School has 933 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tavares, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,070 (2022-23) → 998 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tavares Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tavares Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Tavares Middle School?
53.3% of students at Tavares Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tavares Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tavares Middle School is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Tavares, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tavares Middle School?
Tavares 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).
How does Tavares Middle School rank among public schools in Tavares?
By Resource Investment Index, Tavares Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Tavares, 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 Tavares on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides Tavares Middle School, Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students), Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), and South Lake High School (2,137 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.