- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orlando, FL
Westridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Westridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144001429
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westridge Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools.
- #27 of 30
- middle schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westridge Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westridge Middle ranks #27 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Westridge Middle held near 1,201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120144001429 · Orlando, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,136 enr · 18.9:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Westridge Middle held near 1,201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Westridge Middle 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 1,136
Westridge Middle
1,136 students
What this shows Westridge Middle reports 1,136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westridge Middle compares
Westridge Middle 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,136 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,136
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.3%
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
$11,706
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
African American 44.7%
White 3.6%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Westridge Middle 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 Westridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westridge Middle'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 (~1,136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westridge Middle
How many students attend Westridge Middle?
Westridge Middle has 1,136 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,207 (2022-23) → 1,201 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Westridge Middle is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westridge Middle?
65.6% of students at Westridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Westridge Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westridge Middle?
Westridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Westridge Middle rank among middle schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Westridge Middle ranks #27 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, 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 Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Westridge Middle, 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.