- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winter Garden, FL
Water Spring Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Water Spring 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 120144008943
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Water Spring Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Winter Garden · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 39.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Water Spring Middle School has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Water Spring Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Winter Garden, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+146 students YoY
Water Spring Middle School grew from 632 students in 2022-23 to 778 in 2023-24 (+23.1%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+146 students YoY 120144008943 · Winter Garden, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,064 enr · 39.4:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Water Spring Middle School grew from 632 students in 2022-23 to 778 in 2023-24 (+23.1%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Water Spring Middle School 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 1,064
Water Spring Middle School
1,064 students
What this shows Water Spring Middle School reports 1,064 students on the CCD universe file.
How Water Spring Middle School compares
Water Spring Middle School is a growing 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 | 39.4:1 | ▲ 121% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 62% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,064 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,064
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
39.4:1
students per teacher
- 121% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 1064 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%
White 40.3%
African American 4.9%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Water Spring Middle School 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 Water Spring Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Water Spring Middle School'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 (~1,064 students)
Frequently asked questions about Water Spring Middle School
How many students attend Water Spring Middle School?
Water Spring Middle School has 1,064 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winter Garden, FL. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), up 146.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Water Spring Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Water Spring Middle School is 39.4:1, which is 121% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 151% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Water Spring Middle School?
19.8% of students at Water Spring Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Water Spring Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Water Spring Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment, in Winter Garden, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Water Spring Middle School?
Water Spring 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 Water Spring Middle School rank among middle schools in Winter Garden?
By Resource Investment Index, Water Spring Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Winter Garden, 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 Winter Garden on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Water Spring Middle School, 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.