The average student-teacher ratio in Florida public middle schools is approximately 18:1 (2025-26).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
4:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Florida (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Ese Special Programs
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
1960 Landings Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-9000
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-9000
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Hope Forest Academy
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 3-12
46821 Jane Lane
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 717-3680
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 717-3680
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
6032 Hwy 90, Bld 9040
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5052
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5052
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Ocvs Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
4000 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 317-3327
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 317-3327
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Putnam Virtual Franchise
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Santa Rosa Online Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
5330 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Volusia Virtual Instruction Program District Provided
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Citrus Eschool
(Reading: 50-54%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1007 West Main Street
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Easter Seals
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
350 Braden Ave
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-7637
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-7637
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Nassau Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Center For Success And Independence Brooksville Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
201 Culbreath Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 799-5621
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 799-5621
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
10225 Sw 147th Ter
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 233-1044
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 233-1044
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
The Evelyn Hamblen Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
1 Christopher St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8560
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8560
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Hope Horizon At Judy Andrews Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
129 N Merritt St
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7456
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7456
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Indian Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
1955 Golden Lakes Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-0005
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-0005
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Lavoy Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
4410 W Main St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5285
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5285
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Pinellas Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
8570 66th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 549-6550
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 549-6550
Rank: #20 - 4420. - 44.
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
207 San Marco Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 827-2700
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 827-2700
Rank: #20 - 4420. - 44.
Caminiti Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
2600 W Humphrey St
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 975-7611
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 975-7611
Rank: #20 - 4420. - 44.
Carver Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-3500
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-3500
Rank: #20 - 4420. - 44.
Dorothy Thomas Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Rank: #20 - 4420. - 44.
Endeavor School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
3010 Old Lake Mary Rd
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 320-3350
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 320-3350
Rank: #20 - 4420. - 44.
Esteem Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
12301 Warrior Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 521-2358
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 521-2358
Rank: #20 - 4420. - 44.
Gardendale Separate Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-1000
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-1000
Rank: #20 - 4420. - 44.
Halifax Behavioral Services
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
841 Jimmy Ann Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3963
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3963
Rank: #20 - 4420. - 44.
Highbanks Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
336 E Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Rank: #20 - 4420. - 44.
Highridge Family Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 3-12
4400 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0015
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0015
Rank: #20 - 4420. - 44.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
12301 Warrior Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3909
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3909
Rank: #20 - 4420. - 44.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 255-6475
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 255-6475
Rank: #20 - 4420. - 44.
Jann Mann Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 1-12
16101 Nw 44th Ct
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Rank: #20 - 4420. - 44.
Juvenile Offenders Program
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
3741 Vision Blvd
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 836-3326
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 836-3326
Rank: #20 - 4420. - 44.
Legacy Scholars Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
51 Childrens Way
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 668-4774
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 668-4774
Rank: #20 - 4420. - 44.
Lopez Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
315 W Old Hillsborough Ave
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 744-8008
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 744-8008
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