- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Venice, FL
Venice Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Venice Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120168002462
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Venice Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Venice · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Venice Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Venice Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Venice, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Venice Middle School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
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).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 120168002462 · Venice, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 14.9:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Venice Middle School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Venice Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview High
Riverview High School
2,637 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High School
2,579 students
- North Port Hig
North Port High School
2,557 students
- Sarasota High
Sarasota High School
2,359 students
- Pine View Scho
Pine View School
1,752 students
- This school 732
Venice Middle School
732 students
What this shows Venice Middle School reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Venice Middle School compares
Venice 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 32% in Florida - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,033
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 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Venice Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sarasota reports $14,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Venice Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Venice Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~732 students)
Frequently asked questions about Venice Middle School
How many students attend Venice Middle School?
Venice Middle School has 732 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Venice, FL. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venice Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Venice Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% lower 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 Venice Middle School?
29.2% of students at Venice Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Venice Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Venice Middle School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Venice, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Venice Middle School?
Venice Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Venice Middle School rank among middle schools in Venice?
By Resource Investment Index, Venice Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Venice, 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 Venice on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Venice Middle School, Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students), Venice Senior High School (2,579 students), and North Port High School (2,557 students). See the Sarasota district page for the complete list.