- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lehigh Acres, FL
Varsity Lakes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Varsity Lakes 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 120108003967
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Varsity Lakes Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Lehigh Acres · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Varsity Lakes Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Varsity Lakes Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lehigh Acres, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Varsity Lakes Middle School held near 1,257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 120108003967 · Lehigh Acres, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,009 enr · 15.8:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Varsity Lakes Middle School held near 1,257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Varsity Lakes Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Charte
Gateway Charter Elementary School
3,192 students
- Lehigh Senior
Lehigh Senior High School
2,550 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
2,343 students
- Ida S. Baker H
Ida S. Baker High School
2,191 students
- East Lee Count
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- This school 1,009
Varsity Lakes Middle School
1,009 students
What this shows Varsity Lakes Middle School reports 1,009 students on the CCD universe file.
How Varsity Lakes Middle School compares
Varsity Lakes Middle School 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,009
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Florida - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.0%
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
$12,108
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 277 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%
African American 25.2%
White 8.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Varsity Lakes Middle School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Varsity Lakes Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Varsity Lakes Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~1,009 students)
Frequently asked questions about Varsity Lakes Middle School
How many students attend Varsity Lakes Middle School?
Varsity Lakes Middle School has 1,009 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lehigh Acres, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,307 (2022-23) → 1,257 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Varsity Lakes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Varsity Lakes Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Varsity Lakes Middle School?
61.7% of students at Varsity Lakes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Varsity Lakes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Varsity Lakes Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment, in Lehigh Acres, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Varsity Lakes Middle School?
Varsity Lakes 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 Varsity Lakes Middle School rank among middle schools in Lehigh Acres?
By Resource Investment Index, Varsity Lakes Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Varsity Lakes Middle School, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and Gateway High School (2,343 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.