- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, FL
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Twin Lakes Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120048003361
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #14 of 24
- middle schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Lakes Academy Middle School ranks #14 of 24 middle schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-101 students YoY
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School shrank from 1,076 students in 2022-23 to 975 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-101 students YoY 120048003361 · Jacksonville, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
914 enr · 18.7:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School shrank from 1,076 students in 2022-23 to 975 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast High School
2,887 students
- Sandalwood Hig
Sandalwood High School
2,627 students
- Mandarin High
Mandarin High School
2,343 students
- Duncan U. Flet
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
2,184 students
- First Coast Hi
First Coast High School
2,098 students
- This school 914
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School
914 students
What this shows Twin Lakes Academy Middle School reports 914 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twin Lakes Academy Middle School compares
Twin Lakes Academy 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 914 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
914
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$11,670
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
White 24.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Twin Lakes Academy Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Twin Lakes Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twin Lakes Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~914 students)
Frequently asked questions about Twin Lakes Academy Middle School
How many students attend Twin Lakes Academy Middle School?
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School has 914 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,076 (2022-23) → 975 (2023-24), down 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Lakes Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Lakes Academy Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Twin Lakes Academy Middle School?
44.5% of students at Twin Lakes Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Lakes Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Twin Lakes Academy Middle School is African American at 40.3% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Lakes Academy Middle School?
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Twin Lakes Academy Middle School rank among middle schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Lakes Academy Middle School ranks #14 of 24 middle schools in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Twin Lakes Academy Middle School, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Mandarin High School (2,343 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.