St. Cloud Middle School

Summary:

St. Cloud Middle School is a public middle school serving 1,229 students in grades 6-8 in the Osceola School District in Saint Cloud, Florida. The school has consistently maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the middle range among Osceola and Orange County middle schools.

St. Cloud Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, outpacing the Osceola district and the state of Florida in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school had a 70% proficiency rate in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 47% for the district and 55% for the state. Additionally, the school's student body is more racially diverse than many nearby schools, such as Kissimmee Middle, Denn John Middle, and Parkway Middle.

However, St. Cloud Middle School has faced some challenges, including fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.75% to 59.8% over the past few years. These factors suggest the school may need to address socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population and work to improve attendance rates. Overall, St. Cloud Middle School appears to be a strong-performing school within the Osceola district, with a diverse student body and consistently high academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1975 S Michigan Ave
       Saint Cloud, FL  34769


(407) 891-3200

District: Osceola

SchoolDigger Rank:
579th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,306 Help


Students who attend St. Cloud Middle School usually attend:

High:    St. Cloud High School

Feeder schools for St. Cloud Middle School:

Elementary:    Lakeview Elementary School
    Michigan Avenue Elementary School
    St. Cloud Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  1,229

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.9%
White:
35.8%
African American:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details St. Cloud Middle School ranks better than 51.6% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 3rd among 10 ranked middle schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.63. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.9%), White (35.8%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Cloud Middle School is 17.6, which is the 5th best among 10 middle schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)
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Compare St. Cloud Middle School employs 69.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Cloud Middle School is $9,306. 6 middle schools in the Osceola School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

St. Cloud Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks St. Cloud Middle School 579th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See St. Cloud Middle School in the ranking list.)

Osceola:

SchoolDigger ranks Osceola 58th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St. Cloud Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.11 345th 593 41.8%
2005 47.18 352nd 602 41.5%
2006 56.20 311th 675 53.9%
2007 52.92 375th 736 49.0%
2008 58.00 339th 740 54.2%
2009 59.85 337th 780 56.8%
2010 54.12 419th 839 50.1%
2011 58.63 399th 891 55.2%
2012 52.41 444th 897 50.5%
2013 47.08 522nd 956 45.4%
2014 51.21 486th 999 51.4%
2016 56.50 413th 997 58.6%
2017 54.42 463rd 1031 55.1%
2018 56.46 434th 1035 58.1%
2019 55.08 484th 1099 56.0%
2021 54.97 488th 1136 57.0%
2022 54.11 489th 1148 57.4%
2023 48.52 588th 1177 50.0%
2024 50.63 579th 1196 51.6%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

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

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, February 5, 2018

Open Quote Best public middle school I have seen. Hands down better for my kids than any other one I have seen in FL or ANY State. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 31, 2012

Open Quote First year with a son in 6th grade. Car rider in the afternoon is a nightmare. Unorganized, no traffic coordination, Michigan Ave is at a standstill. I see 1 staff member in lot who lacks people skills and doesn't know what he is doing. I never see the staff smile or make an effort. Several other moms agree. I have also found the teachers to treat students as if they are in Kindergarten and not giving them the respect and confidence boost that is most needed at this age. Assigned seats for lunch is over kill. No lockers for the 25 lbs required binders/supplies for class and to be carried in a book bag to each class. Spanish class is not for the entire year and this information was not passed on in advance. One teacher told my son that everyone is guaranteed an "A" for the class as long as they are in the class. We came from Hickory Tree Elementary and it is apples and oranges. HTE was a fabulous, well put together school with outstanding staff, teachers and principle. (Mr. Knoble). Huge let down at SCMS. Close Quote



Enrollment information for St. Cloud Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 976 36 4 33 1 n/a n/a 0 1050
1989 996 48 14 41 0 n/a n/a 0 1099
1990 721 40 9 29 0 n/a n/a 0 799
1991 737 48 9 40 0 n/a n/a 0 834
1992 739 34 5 33 1 n/a n/a 0 812
1993 787 33 4 61 1 n/a n/a 0 886
1994 779 30 6 73 1 n/a n/a 0 889
1995 876 24 1 75 2 n/a n/a 0 978
1996 876 24 1 75 2 n/a n/a 0 978
1997 895 29 4 94 1 n/a n/a 0 1023
1998 891 31 3 81 0 n/a n/a 0 1006
1999 938 29 8 91 2 n/a n/a 0 1068
2000 932 13 7 91 1 n/a n/a 0 1044
2001 802 14 4 90 2 n/a n/a 0 912
2002 762 17 9 102 1 n/a n/a 0 891
2003 762 17 9 102 1 n/a n/a 0 891
2004 717 19 6 103 3 n/a n/a 0 848
2005 705 17 5 137 2 n/a n/a 0 866
2006 937 35 5 223 5 n/a n/a 0 1205
2007 979 39 11 235 3 n/a n/a 44 1311
2008 939 33 12 232 4 n/a n/a 46 1266
2009 904 36 15 241 3 n/a n/a 45 1244
2010 795 38 13 290 15 n/a n/a 54 1205
2011 825 60 17 401 10 2 35 0 1350
2012 726 56 22 376 8 0 35 0 1223
2013 695 55 19 372 5 0 33 0 1179
2014 666 52 12 369 4 0 40 0 1143
2015 631 70 12 413 5 0 36 0 1167
2016 624 62 16 444 6 0 33 0 1185
2017 666 66 17 476 5 0 30 0 1260
2018 677 75 20 565 3 1 38 0 1379
2019 700 81 19 597 2 3 48 0 1450
2020 536 70 19 543 3 2 51 0 1224
2021 508 81 20 589 4 3 51 0 1256
2022 433 85 16 608 2 1 43 0 1188
2023 440 87 13 638 4 3 44 0 1229

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 St. Cloud Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1050 50.0 21.0 31.1
1989 1099 51.0 21.5 21
1990 799 41.0 19.4 22.5
1991 834 43.0 19.3 23.9
1992 812 40.0 20.3 19.8
1993 886 41.0 21.6 22.6
1994 889 44.0 20.2 23.8
1995 978 46.0 21.3 24.4
1996 978 46.0 21.3 24.4
1997 1023 47.0 21.8 0
1998 1006 49.0 20.5 23.6
1999 1068 50.0 21.4 34
2000 1044 48.0 21.8 30.7
2001 912 42.0 21.7 36.3
2002 891 41.0 21.7 38.4
2003 891 41.0 21.7 38.4
2004 848 47.0 18.0 38.9
2005 866 45.0 19.2 40.2
2006 1205 63.0 19.1 38.4
2007 1311 70.0 18.7 36.1
2008 1266 84.0 15.1 42
2009 1244 72.0 17.4 46.5
2010 1205 64.0 18.8 50.9
2011 1350 70.5 19.1 50.6
2012 1223 70.5 17.3 54
2013 1179 66.0 17.8 61
2014 1143 67.0 17.0 56.2
2015 1167 69.0 16.9 62
2016 1185 66.0 17.9 59.5
2017 1260 71.0 17.7 60.4
2018 1379 77.0 17.9 50.3
2019 1450 81.2 17.8 37.8
2020 1224 72.0 17.0 38.7
2021 1256 68.0 18.4 44.7
2022 1188 74.0 16.0 47.7
2023 1229 69.5 17.6 59.8

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 St. Cloud Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1050 50.0 21.0 31.1
1989 1099 51.0 21.5 21
1990 799 41.0 19.4 22.5
1991 834 43.0 19.3 23.9
1992 812 40.0 20.3 19.8
1993 886 41.0 21.6 22.6
1994 889 44.0 20.2 23.8
1995 978 46.0 21.3 24.4
1996 978 46.0 21.3 24.4
1997 1023 47.0 21.8 0
1998 1006 49.0 20.5 23.6
1999 1068 50.0 21.4 34
2000 1044 48.0 21.8 30.7
2001 912 42.0 21.7 36.3
2002 891 41.0 21.7 38.4
2003 891 41.0 21.7 38.4
2004 848 47.0 18.0 38.9
2005 866 45.0 19.2 40.2
2006 1205 63.0 19.1 38.4
2007 1311 70.0 18.7 36.1
2008 1266 84.0 15.1 42
2009 1244 72.0 17.4 46.5
2010 1205 64.0 18.8 50.9
2011 1350 70.5 19.1 50.6
2012 1223 70.5 17.3 54
2013 1179 66.0 17.8 61
2014 1143 67.0 17.0 56.2
2015 1167 69.0 16.9 62
2016 1185 66.0 17.9 59.5
2017 1260 71.0 17.7 60.4
2018 1379 77.0 17.9 50.3
2019 1450 81.2 17.8 37.8
2020 1224 72.0 17.0 38.7
2021 1256 68.0 18.4 44.7
2022 1188 74.0 16.0 47.7
2023 1229 69.5 17.6 59.8

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 St. Cloud Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $189 (2.9%) $6,297 (97.1%) $6,486
2019 $366 (5.4%) $6,452 (94.6%) $6,818
2020 $422 (5.8%) $6,917 (94.2%) $7,339
2021 $873 (11.4%) $6,771 (88.6%) $7,644
2022 $1,577 (17.2%) $7,586 (82.8%) $9,164
2023 $1,958 (21.0%) $7,348 (79.0%) $9,306

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Cloud Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 484th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 588th of 1177 Middle schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Cloud Middle School)5444
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)4846
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (St. Cloud Middle School)5439
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)4532
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Cloud Middle School)4949
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)4742
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (St. Cloud Middle School)2243
 21%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)3033
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Cloud Middle School)5748
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)4944
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (St. Cloud Middle School)6353
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)4740
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (St. Cloud Middle School)5652
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Osceola)4235
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (St. Cloud Middle School)98100
 2%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Osceola)6365
 2%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (St. Cloud Middle School)7972
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Osceola)7463
 11%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (St. Cloud Middle School)9381
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Osceola)4943
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (St. Cloud Middle School)9698
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Osceola)4444
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14501229
 15.2%
African American8187
 7.4%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian1913
 31.6%
Hispanic597638
 6.9%
Pacific Islander33
White700440
 37.1%
Two or More Races4844
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.8%59.8%
 22%


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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Cloud Middle School

Students who attend St. Cloud Middle School usually go on to attend St. Cloud High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,229 students attended St. Cloud Middle School.

St. Cloud Middle School ranks 579th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at St. Cloud Middle School are 52% Hispanic, 36% White, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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