Enrollment
1,060
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oviedo, FL
Tuskawilla Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tuskawilla Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120171001894
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuskawilla Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Oviedo · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tuskawilla Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tuskawilla Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Oviedo, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tuskawilla Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tuskawilla Middle School
Tuskawilla Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Oviedo, Florida, enrolling 1,060 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Florida schools and 42% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,060 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 704 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #636, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 530 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 253 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,060 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students) and Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students) alongside Tuskawilla Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tuskawilla Middle School compares
Tuskawilla Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 42% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,060 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,060
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$9,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
African American 10.6%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Tuskawilla Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seminole, which includes Tuskawilla Middle School.
$9,352
Per student
-16%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 41.8%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Tuskawilla Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tuskawilla Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,813
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,714
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,060 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tuskawilla Middle School
How many students attend Tuskawilla Middle School?
Tuskawilla Middle School has 1,060 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oviedo, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuskawilla Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuskawilla Middle School is 25.2:1, which is 42% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tuskawilla Middle School?
43.0% of students at Tuskawilla Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuskawilla Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tuskawilla Middle School is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Oviedo, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuskawilla Middle School?
Tuskawilla Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tuskawilla Middle School rank among middle schools in Oviedo?
By Resource Investment Index, Tuskawilla Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Oviedo, 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 Oviedo on the city page.
Is Tuskawilla Middle School a good school?
Tuskawilla Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Tuskawilla Middle School, Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students), Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students), and Lake Mary High School (2,714 students). See the Seminole district page for the complete list.
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