- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orlando, FL
Timber Springs Middle
Federal NCES profile for Timber Springs Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144008605
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timber Springs Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools.
- #17 of 30
- middle schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Timber Springs Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Springs Middle ranks #17 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Timber Springs Middle held near 1,067 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+47 students YoY 120144008605 · Orlando, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,067 enr · 20.9:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Timber Springs Middle held near 1,067 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Timber Springs Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 1,067
Timber Springs Middle
1,067 students
What this shows Timber Springs Middle reports 1,067 students on the CCD universe file.
How Timber Springs Middle compares
Timber Springs Middle 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,067
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$11,706
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1067 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
White 31.0%
African American 14.5%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Timber Springs Middle is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Timber Springs Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Timber Springs Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,067 students)
Frequently asked questions about Timber Springs Middle
How many students attend Timber Springs Middle?
Timber Springs Middle has 1,067 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,020 (2022-23) → 1,067 (2023-24), nearly flat (+47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timber Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Timber Springs Middle is 20.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Timber Springs Middle?
37.6% of students at Timber Springs Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timber Springs Middle?
The largest demographic group at Timber Springs Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timber Springs Middle?
Timber Springs Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Timber Springs Middle rank among middle schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Springs Middle ranks #17 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, 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 Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Timber Springs Middle, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.