Deerlake Middle School

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Deerlake Middle School ranks 141 st of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Deerlake Middle School is a public middle school in Tallahassee, Florida, serving 894 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Leon District, which is ranked 48 out of 68 districts in the state, Deerlake stands out as a high-performing school with consistent academic excellence and statewide recognition.

Deerlake Middle School consistently outperforms the Leon District and the state of Florida in academic test scores, with 100% proficiency in key subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology 1, compared to much lower rates for the district. The school's strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10% of Florida middle schools, is a testament to its effectiveness. Deerlake's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 68.01% White, 9.62% African American, 10.07% Hispanic, 7.27% Asian, and 4.7% two or more races, provides students with a rich and inclusive learning environment. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, it still performs better than nearby schools like Fairview Middle School (42.7%) and R. Frank Nims Middle School (58.5%).

Deerlake Middle School's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 16.44%, compared to higher rates at nearby schools, suggests a more economically diverse population. This, combined with the school's consistent academic excellence and statewide recognition, makes Deerlake a standout choice for families in the Tallahassee area, providing students with a high-quality education and a diverse, inclusive learning environment.

Detail:

Public 6-8

9902 Deer Lk W
Tallahassee, FL 32312

(850) 922-6545

District: Leon

SchoolDigger Rank:
141^st of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,040

Students who attend Deerlake Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lawton Chiles High School

Feeder schools for Deerlake Middle School:

Elementary:	Hawks Rise Elementary School
	Killearn Lakes Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.5

Number of students: 879

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.6%

African American:

10.0%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Deerlake Middle School ranks better than 88.2% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 8 ranked middle schools in the Leon School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.16. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.6%), African American (10%), Hispanic (10%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Leon School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deerlake Middle School is 21.5, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the Leon School District! (See more...)

Compare Deerlake Middle School employs 40.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deerlake Middle School is $9,040. 4 middle schools in the Leon School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Deerlake Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Deerlake Middle School 141^st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Deerlake Middle School in the ranking list.)

Leon:

SchoolDigger ranks Leon 48^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Deerlake Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	95.94	7^th	593	98.8%
2005	97.50	4^th	602	99.3%
2006	94.73	16^th	675	97.6%
2007	94.76	13^th	736	98.2%
2008	92.62	29^th	740	96.1%
2009	90.86	42^nd	780	94.6%
2010	91.81	37^th	839	95.6%
2011	91.95	34^th	891	96.2%
2012	93.69	28^th	897	96.9%
2013	94.25	26^th	956	97.3%
2014	94.09	28^th	999	97.2%
2016	91.73	54^th	997	94.6%
2017	91.75	71^st	1031	93.1%
2018	91.26	69^th	1035	93.3%
2019	86.64	121^st	1099	89.0%
2021	88.58	95^th	1136	91.6%
2022	88.81	93^rd	1148	91.9%
2023	90.21	83^rd	1177	92.9%
2024	85.16	141^st	1196	88.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Deerlake Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	410	118	3	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	540
1992	692	170	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	877
1993	754	165	9	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	942
1994	870	173	12	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1061
1995	904	138	9	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	1066
1996	904	138	9	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	1066
1997	909	120	16	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	1061
1998	925	102	20	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1067
1999	932	104	28	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	1091
2000	997	132	28	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	1178
2001	1015	143	25	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	1201
2002	1041	138	33	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	1240
2003	1041	138	33	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	1240
2004	1088	147	33	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	1311
2005	1145	145	41	36	2	n/a	n/a	0	1369
2006	1148	151	35	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	1369
2007	1088	146	48	27	2	n/a	n/a	32	1343
2008	1097	138	49	32	2	n/a	n/a	30	1348
2009	872	117	48	36	2	n/a	n/a	26	1101
2010	714	96	40	46	5	n/a	n/a	24	925
2011	696	99	45	46	3	0	24	0	913
2012	691	108	47	47	5	1	24	0	923
2013	721	93	68	38	2	1	27	0	950
2014	706	81	77	40	3	1	31	0	939
2015	696	72	78	50	2	1	26	0	925
2016	681	90	81	51	1	2	28	0	934
2017	698	87	93	52	3	3	24	0	960
2018	696	105	100	48	3	2	38	0	992
2019	710	102	105	55	3	0	37	0	1012
2020	693	113	116	68	6	0	46	0	1042
2021	658	103	97	72	5	0	52	0	987
2022	625	90	89	84	7	0	47	0	942
2023	608	86	65	90	3	0	42	0	894
2024	585	88	76	88	3	0	39	0	879

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Deerlake Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	540	28.0	19.2	13
1992	877	40.0	21.9	8.4
1993	942	44.0	21.4	5.9
1994	1061	52.0	20.4	8
1995	1066	48.0	22.2	5.1
1996	1066	48.0	22.2	5.1
1997	1061	50.0	21.2	4.2
1998	1067	51.0	20.9	3.4
1999	1091	51.0	21.4	4.1
2000	1178	51.0	23.1	5.3
2001	1201	53.0	22.7	4.2
2002	1240	55.0	22.5	4.7
2003	1240	55.0	22.5	4.7
2004	1311	60.0	21.9	6.9
2005	1369	62.0	22.1	7.2
2006	1369	68.0	20.1	6.9
2007	1343	64.0	21.0	6.7
2008	1348	64.0	21.1	6.9
2009	1101	63.2	20.0	7.4
2010	925	47.0	19.6	8.1
2011	913	44.6	20.4	9.5
2012	923	44.7	20.6	10.2
2013	950	48.0	19.7	9.3
2014	939	48.0	19.5	9.2
2015	925	48.0	19.2	10.8
2016	934	47.0	19.8	10.6
2017	960	46.0	20.8	11.3
2018	992	46.0	21.5	12.8
2019	1012	44.2	22.8	11.3
2020	1042	42.5	24.4	13.5
2021	987	41.1	23.9	16.9
2022	942	44.4	21.2	39.9
2023	894	44.4	20.1	16.4
2024	879	40.8	21.5	16.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Deerlake Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	540	28.0	19.2	13
1992	877	40.0	21.9	8.4
1993	942	44.0	21.4	5.9
1994	1061	52.0	20.4	8
1995	1066	48.0	22.2	5.1
1996	1066	48.0	22.2	5.1
1997	1061	50.0	21.2	4.2
1998	1067	51.0	20.9	3.4
1999	1091	51.0	21.4	4.1
2000	1178	51.0	23.1	5.3
2001	1201	53.0	22.7	4.2
2002	1240	55.0	22.5	4.7
2003	1240	55.0	22.5	4.7
2004	1311	60.0	21.9	6.9
2005	1369	62.0	22.1	7.2
2006	1369	68.0	20.1	6.9
2007	1343	64.0	21.0	6.7
2008	1348	64.0	21.1	6.9
2009	1101	63.2	20.0	7.4
2010	925	47.0	19.6	8.1
2011	913	44.6	20.4	9.5
2012	923	44.7	20.6	10.2
2013	950	48.0	19.7	9.3
2014	939	48.0	19.5	9.2
2015	925	48.0	19.2	10.8
2016	934	47.0	19.8	10.6
2017	960	46.0	20.8	11.3
2018	992	46.0	21.5	12.8
2019	1012	44.2	22.8	11.3
2020	1042	42.5	24.4	13.5
2021	987	41.1	23.9	16.9
2022	942	44.4	21.2	39.9
2023	894	44.4	20.1	16.4
2024	879	40.8	21.5	16.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Deerlake Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$203 (3.0%)	$6,511 (97.0%)	$6,714
2019	$155 (2.2%)	$6,800 (97.8%)	$6,955
2020	$260 (3.8%)	$6,623 (96.2%)	$6,883
2021	$436 (5.7%)	$7,162 (94.3%)	$7,598
2022	$920 (11.2%)	$7,323 (88.8%)	$8,243
2023	$966 (10.7%)	$8,074 (89.3%)	$9,040

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deerlake Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 121^st of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 83^rd of 1177 Middle schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Deerlake Middle School)	72	75	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	54	53	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Deerlake Middle School)	80	80
6th Grade Mathematics (Leon)	53	50	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Deerlake Middle School)	76	74	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	56	48	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Deerlake Middle School)	85	82	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Leon)	60	46	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Deerlake Middle School)	82	74	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	59	51	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Deerlake Middle School)	55	50	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Leon)	45	34	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Deerlake Middle School)	69	74	5%
8th Grade Science (Leon)	44	38	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Deerlake Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Biology 1 (Leon)	70	65	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course Civics (Deerlake Middle School)	98	93	5%
End of Course Civics (Leon)	75	72	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Deerlake Middle School)	99	100	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Leon)	69	65	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Deerlake Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Geometry (Leon)	67	55	12%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1012	894	11.7%
African American	102	86	15.7%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	105	65	38.1%
Hispanic	55	90	63.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	710	608	14.4%
Two or More Races	37	42	13.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.3%	16.4%	5.2%

Schools Near Deerlake Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Deerlake Middle School	Public	6-8	9902 Deer Lk W	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 922-6545	879	41	21.5	16.8%	585 (66.6%)	88 (10.0%)	88 (10.0%)	76 (8.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.4%)	85.2	141^st of 1196 public middle schools	88.2%		90.2	83^rd of 1177 public middle schools	92.9%	58	72.0	70.0	73.0	80.0	86.0	72.0	64.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	92.0	$9,040	$966	$8,074
William J Montford III Middle School	Public	6-8	5789 Pimlico Dr	Tallahassee	32309	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 922-6011	934	47	20.0	23.4%	613 (65.6%)	139 (14.9%)	92 (9.9%)	21 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (7.4%)	82.1	170^th of 1196 public middle schools	85.8%		84.8	143^rd of 1177 public middle schools	87.9%	27	68.0	72.0	66.0	81.0	86.0	71.0	58.0	98.0	100.0	100.0	84.0	$8,287	$934	$7,354
Raa Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	401 W Tharpe St	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 488-6287	871	41	21.3	50.1%	230 (26.4%)	497 (57.1%)	62 (7.1%)	12 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	64 (7.3%)	38.2	744^th of 1196 public middle schools	37.8%		37.6	731^st of 1177 public middle schools	37.9%	13	44.0	49.0	48.0	40.0	53.0	38.0	27.0	99.0	100.0	100.0	72.0	$7,667	$758	$6,909
Elizabeth Cobb Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	915 Hillcrest Ave	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 488-3364	680	40	17.1	42.1%	190 (27.9%)	346 (50.9%)	60 (8.8%)	29 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.9%)	37.9	751^st of 1196 public middle schools	37.2%		37.5	733^rd of 1177 public middle schools	37.7%	18	57.0	46.0	43.0	51.0	47.0	27.0	11.0	90.0	100.0	82.0	62.0	$9,086	$999	$8,087
Griffin Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	800 Alabama St	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-8436	486	31	15.6	74.1%	36 (7.4%)	371 (76.3%)	50 (10.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.1%)	10	1108^th of 1196 public middle schools	7.4%		13.2	1058^th of 1177 public middle schools	10.1%	50	21.0	21.0	24.0	29.0	13.0	30.0	8.0	59.0		73.0	58.0	$11,990	$2,682	$9,308
Swift Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	2100 Pedrick Rd	Tallahassee	32317	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-4868	781	40	19.3	33.9%	365 (46.7%)	242 (31.0%)	75 (9.6%)	38 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.8%)	66.4	371^st of 1196 public middle schools	69.0%		73	285^th of 1177 public middle schools	75.8%	86	72.0	61.0	60.0	59.0	59.0	69.0	32.0	93.0	100.0	97.0	82.0	$8,825	$922	$7,904
R. Frank Nims Middle School	Public	6-8	723 W Orange Ave	Tallahassee	32310	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-5960	564	37	15.2	77.5%	21 (3.7%)	456 (80.9%)	52 (9.2%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)	22	970^th of 1196 public middle schools	18.9%		10	1086^th of 1177 public middle schools	7.7%	116	32.0	26.0	26.0	23.0	34.0	49.0	34.0	94.0	59.0	78.0	87.0	$9,763	$2,174	$7,590
Fairview Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3415 Zillah St	Tallahassee	32305	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-6880	731	43	16.8	56.9%	75 (10.3%)	485 (66.3%)	56 (7.7%)	77 (10.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.1%)	35	795^th of 1196 public middle schools	33.5%		31.5	823^rd of 1177 public middle schools	30.1%	28	49.0	40.0	45.0	47.0	49.0	38.0	17.0	100.0	98.0	99.0	62.0	$9,432	$1,895	$7,537

Frequently Asked Questions about Deerlake Middle School

Is Deerlake Middle School a good school?

Deerlake Middle School ranks 141^st of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Deerlake Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 879 students attended Deerlake Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Deerlake Middle School?

Students at Deerlake Middle School are 67% White, 10% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Deerlake Middle School attend?

Students who attend Deerlake Middle School usually go on to attend Lawton Chiles High School

What district is Deerlake Middle School in?

Leon

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