- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Port, FL
Woodland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120168007410
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in North Port · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in North Port, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Woodland Middle School held near 1,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 120168007410 · North Port, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,040 enr · 17.6:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Woodland Middle School held near 1,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Woodland 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 1,040
Woodland Middle School
1,040 students
What this shows Woodland Middle School reports 1,040 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodland Middle School compares
Woodland 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,040 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,040
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$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 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Woodland Middle School is more 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 Woodland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland 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 (~1,040 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodland Middle School
How many students attend Woodland Middle School?
Woodland Middle School has 1,040 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Port, FL. CCD year-over-year: 978 (2022-23) → 1,016 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% 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 Woodland Middle School?
45.3% of students at Woodland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Middle School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in North Port, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Middle School?
Woodland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Woodland Middle School rank among public schools in North Port?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in North Port, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Port on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Woodland 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.