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NARCOOSSEE MIDDLE SCHOOL

2700 N NARCOOSSEE RD, SAINT CLOUD, FL 34771OSCEOLA →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,371
Students
Total enrolled
$10,796
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 25% vs nat'l
18.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 23% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,371 students in grades 06–08 in SAINT CLOUD, Florida.
25% below average funding
District spends $10,796 per pupil, 25% less than the national average of $14,347.
18.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

NARCOOSSEE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a very large middle in SAINT CLOUD, Florida, serving grades 06–08 with 1,371 students. The district invests $10,796 per student — 25% below the national average of $14,347, with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at NARCOOSSEE MIDDLE SCHOOL

1,371
Total Students
18.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
46%
Free Lunch
73
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution691 male · 680 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility46%
National avg 52% · 635 students
Student Composition
21%
62%
8%
Asian5%
White21%
Hispanic / Latino62%
Black8%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120147003632

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,796Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,796
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,750
Student Support$2,051
Administration$1,296
Operations$1,619
Other$1,080
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,796 spent per student, an estimated $4,783 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
42%
43%
State government
42.3%
Local (property tax)
43.5%
Federal programs
14.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,796/student, 25% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WESTSIDE K-8 SCHOOLCELEBRATION SCHOOLNARCOOSSEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT TAPESTRY
+10 more
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Middle
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOLKISSIMMEE MIDDLE SCHOOLST. CLOUD MIDDLE SCHOOLHARMONY MIDDLE SCHOOL
+1 more
↓
High School
HARMONY HIGH SCHOOLCELEBRATION HIGH SCHOOLTOHOPEKALIGAPOINCIANA HIGH SCHOOL
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyOsceola County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOSCEOLA →
Phone: (407)891-6600
NCES ID: 120147003632
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SAINT CLOUD seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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42% FRL
High
CELEBRATION HIGH SCHOOL
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48% FRL
High
TOHOPEKALIGA
2,748 students · 09–12
● 40 opp60% FRL
High
POINCIANA HIGH SCHOOL
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48% FRL
High
OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL
2,391 students · 09–12
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High
ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL
2,264 students · 09–12
51% FRL
High
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1,726 students · 09–12
● 40 opp60% FRL
Elem
WESTSIDE K-8 SCHOOL
1,722 students · PK–08
39% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2700 N NARCOOSSEE RD, SAINT CLOUD, FL 34771
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.