Kissimmee Middle School

Summary:

Kissimmee Middle School is a public middle school in Kissimmee, Florida, serving 1,289 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Osceola School District, which is ranked 58 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kissimmee Middle School has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (76.34%) compared to the state and district averages, and it consistently outperforms the district and state in several end-of-course (EOC) and statewide assessments, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology 1. However, the school lags behind in English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates, with only 23-30% of students meeting proficiency standards in these subjects. Additionally, Kissimmee Middle School has experienced a sharp rise in chronic absenteeism, from 17.4% in 2019-2020 to 40.5% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools, Kissimmee Middle School's performance is mixed. For example, Sports Leadership Arts Management (SLAM) Charter School, which is within the same district, consistently outperforms Kissimmee Middle School across various academic measures. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Kissimmee Middle School (58.73%) suggests that the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the challenges the school faces in academic performance. Despite the higher per-student spending at Kissimmee Middle School compared to nearby schools, the impact on student outcomes is not clearly evident.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2410 Dyer Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34741

(407) 870-0857

District: Osceola

SchoolDigger Rank:
1076^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,297

Feeder schools for Kissimmee Middle School:

Elementary:	Flora Ridge Elementary School
	Kissimmee Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 1,289

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

76.3%

African American:

11.2%

White:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kissimmee Middle School ranks worse than 90% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 10 ranked middle schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.22. (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: Hispanic (76.3%), African American (11.2%), White (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kissimmee Middle School is 17, which is the 3^rd best among 10 middle schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)

Compare Kissimmee Middle School employs 75.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kissimmee Middle School is $10,297, which is the 3^rd highest among 10 middle schools in the Osceola School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Kissimmee Middle School 1076^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Kissimmee Middle School in the ranking list.)

Osceola:

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

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Rank History for Kissimmee Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	19.05	504^th	593	15.0%
2005	13.90	528^th	602	12.3%
2006	16.01	562^nd	675	16.7%
2007	19.19	607^th	736	17.5%
2008	17.12	626^th	740	15.4%
2009	19.56	638^th	780	18.2%
2010	20.19	689^th	839	17.9%
2011	21.98	712^th	891	20.1%
2012	19.13	738^th	897	17.7%
2013	17.40	805^th	956	15.8%
2014	20.20	828^th	999	17.1%
2016	16.80	865^th	997	13.2%
2017	20.81	837^th	1031	18.8%
2018	20.46	848^th	1035	18.1%
2019	18.60	926^th	1099	15.7%
2021	16.10	987^th	1136	13.1%
2022	16.23	1008^th	1148	12.2%
2023	10.12	1083^rd	1177	8.0%
2024	13.22	1076^th	1196	10.0%

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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 Kissimmee Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	471	117	58	406	3	n/a	n/a	0	1055
1998	492	120	48	426	2	n/a	n/a	0	1088
1999	506	134	54	445	1	n/a	n/a	0	1140
2000	475	111	47	561	6	n/a	n/a	0	1200
2001	422	122	57	666	3	n/a	n/a	0	1270
2002	314	152	59	782	3	n/a	n/a	0	1310
2003	314	152	59	782	3	n/a	n/a	0	1310
2004	276	125	47	785	1	n/a	n/a	0	1234
2005	253	127	42	800	2	n/a	n/a	0	1224
2006	215	127	41	748	1	n/a	n/a	0	1132
2007	151	105	32	694	1	n/a	n/a	54	1037
2008	162	101	37	787	1	n/a	n/a	70	1158
2009	151	96	40	864	4	n/a	n/a	58	1213
2010	145	81	55	757	4	n/a	n/a	58	1100
2011	154	119	49	838	4	1	19	0	1184
2012	150	128	47	842	10	2	19	0	1198
2013	161	148	37	928	4	1	26	0	1305
2014	152	163	32	944	2	0	29	0	1322
2015	147	130	25	914	7	0	29	0	1252
2016	140	127	31	933	3	0	24	0	1258
2017	128	154	27	862	2	4	17	0	1194
2018	125	147	20	962	3	2	13	0	1272
2019	121	141	22	1032	5	3	17	0	1341
2020	129	154	32	1078	4	2	20	0	1419
2021	139	145	32	1024	1	1	33	0	1375
2022	121	163	31	1065	1	3	27	0	1411
2023	107	145	22	984	2	2	27	0	1289

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 Kissimmee Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	1055	47.0	22.4	0
1998	1088	52.0	20.9	36.9
1999	1140	50.0	22.8	60.4
2000	1200	50.0	24.0	63.7
2001	1270	52.0	24.4	66
2002	1310	57.0	23.0	75.7
2003	1310	57.0	23.0	75.7
2004	1234	63.0	19.6	79.5
2005	1224	61.0	20.1	79.7
2006	1132	64.0	17.7	78.7
2007	1037	58.0	17.9	83
2008	1158	70.0	16.5	87.4
2009	1213	68.4	17.8	92.6
2010	1100	73.0	15.0	91.7
2011	1184	70.4	16.8	85.3
2012	1198	74.9	15.9	81.4
2013	1305	78.0	16.7	90.4
2014	1322	80.0	16.5	75.6
2015	1252	77.0	16.2	99.6
2016	1258	75.0	16.7	68.5
2017	1194	78.0	15.3	60.3
2018	1272	74.0	17.1	50.9
2019	1341	77.0	17.4	55
2020	1419	82.0	17.3	57.9
2021	1375	80.0	17.1	62.6
2022	1411	74.0	19.0	63.9
2023	1289	75.5	17.0	58.7

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 Kissimmee Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	1055	47.0	22.4	0
1998	1088	52.0	20.9	36.9
1999	1140	50.0	22.8	60.4
2000	1200	50.0	24.0	63.7
2001	1270	52.0	24.4	66
2002	1310	57.0	23.0	75.7
2003	1310	57.0	23.0	75.7
2004	1234	63.0	19.6	79.5
2005	1224	61.0	20.1	79.7
2006	1132	64.0	17.7	78.7
2007	1037	58.0	17.9	83
2008	1158	70.0	16.5	87.4
2009	1213	68.4	17.8	92.6
2010	1100	73.0	15.0	91.7
2011	1184	70.4	16.8	85.3
2012	1198	74.9	15.9	81.4
2013	1305	78.0	16.7	90.4
2014	1322	80.0	16.5	75.6
2015	1252	77.0	16.2	99.6
2016	1258	75.0	16.7	68.5
2017	1194	78.0	15.3	60.3
2018	1272	74.0	17.1	50.9
2019	1341	77.0	17.4	55
2020	1419	82.0	17.3	57.9
2021	1375	80.0	17.1	62.6
2022	1411	74.0	19.0	63.9
2023	1289	75.5	17.0	58.7

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 Kissimmee Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$597 (8.9%)	$6,084 (91.1%)	$6,681
2019	$850 (11.1%)	$6,801 (88.9%)	$7,651
2020	$908 (11.3%)	$7,148 (88.7%)	$8,056
2021	$1,509 (17.4%)	$7,168 (82.6%)	$8,677
2022	$1,813 (20.1%)	$7,187 (79.9%)	$9,000
2023	$2,248 (21.8%)	$8,049 (78.2%)	$10,297

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kissimmee 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 926^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1083^rd of 1177 Middle schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kissimmee Middle School)	31	25	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	48	46	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kissimmee Middle School)	28	19	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	45	32	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kissimmee Middle School)	30	24	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	47	42	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kissimmee Middle School)	20	16	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	30	33	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kissimmee Middle School)	30	29	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	49	44	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kissimmee Middle School)	38	31	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	47	40	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Kissimmee Middle School)	30	17	13%
8th Grade Science (Osceola)	42	35	7%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Kissimmee Middle School)	95	98	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Osceola)	63	65	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course Civics (Kissimmee Middle School)	64	42	22%
End of Course Civics (Osceola)	74	63	11%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Kissimmee Middle School)	88	81	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Osceola)	49	43	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Kissimmee Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Geometry (Osceola)	44	44
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	1341	1289	3.9%
African American	141	145	2.8%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	22	22
Hispanic	1032	984	4.7%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	121	107	11.6%
Two or More Races	17	27	58.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55%	58.7%	3.7%

Schools Near Kissimmee 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
Kissimmee Middle School	Public	6-8	2410 Dyer Blvd	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 870-0857	1,289	76	17.0	58.7%	107 (8.3%)	145 (11.2%)	984 (76.3%)	22 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (2.1%)	13.2	1076^th of 1196 public middle schools	10.0%		10.1	1083^rd of 1177 public middle schools	8.0%	7	23.0	22.0	30.0	15.0	24.0	35.0	20.0	85.0	96.0	100.0	44.0	$10,297	$2,248	$8,049
Hunters Creek Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	13400 Town Loop Blvd	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 858-4620	1,216	61	19.9	47.4%	218 (17.9%)	72 (5.9%)	814 (66.9%)	78 (6.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (2.5%)	70	331^st of 1196 public middle schools	72.3%		65.8	372^nd of 1177 public middle schools	68.4%	41	59.0	53.0	59.0	76.0	51.0	84.0	60.0	98.0	98.0		62.0	$8,673	$1,108	$7,565
Denn John Middle School	Public	6-8	2001 Denn John Ln	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 935-3560	873	51	17.2	57.0%	76 (8.7%)	116 (13.3%)	648 (74.2%)	15 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	13 (1.5%)	15.4	1049^th of 1196 public middle schools	12.3%		11.8	1070^th of 1177 public middle schools	9.1%	21	34.0	26.0	27.0	18.0	33.0	33.0	14.0	57.0	95.0	82.0	52.0	$10,295	$1,946	$8,349
Parkway Middle School	Public	6-8	857 Florida Pkwy	Kissimmee	34743	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 344-7000	741	41	18.0	53.3%	54 (7.3%)	75 (10.1%)	593 (80.0%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	8 (1.1%)	13.6	1070^th of 1196 public middle schools	10.5%		13.3	1057^th of 1177 public middle schools	10.2%	13	23.0	31.0	35.0	11.0	27.0	25.0	18.0	61.0	88.0	92.0	62.0	$9,977	$1,808	$8,169
Sports Leadership Arts Management (Slam)	Public, Charter	6-8	611 Line Dr	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 569-7637	166	11	15.0	76.5%	18 (10.8%)	8 (4.8%)	134 (80.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	92.7	54^th of 1196 public middle schools	95.5%		92.4	60^th of 1177 public middle schools	94.9%	6	86.0	77.0	81.0	98.0	88.0	88.0	66.0	81.0		96.0	95.0	$11,567	$1,009	$10,558
Horizon Middle School	Public	6-8	2020 Ham Brown Rd	Kissimmee	34746	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 943-7240	1,295	61	21.4	75.3%	206 (15.9%)	212 (16.4%)	818 (63.2%)	24 (1.9%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	27 (2.1%)	27	900^th of 1196 public middle schools	24.7%		21.1	959^th of 1177 public middle schools	18.5%	59	38.0	37.0	40.0	25.0	32.0	39.0	36.0	74.0	93.0	99.0	64.0	$8,802	$1,754	$7,048
Meadow Woods Middle	Public	5-8	1800 Rhode Island Woods Cir	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 850-5180	896	45	19.9	51.6%	67 (7.5%)	141 (15.7%)	648 (72.3%)	32 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.6%)	31.9	845^th of 1196 public middle schools	29.3%		24.1	922^nd of 1177 public middle schools	21.7%	77	43.0	35.0	41.0	41.0	30.0	46.0	42.0	51.0	76.0		50.0	$9,915	$1,508	$8,408
Freedom Middle	Public	6-8	2850 Taft Vineland Rd	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-6130	1,159	59	19.6	43.7%	164 (14.2%)	138 (11.9%)	766 (66.1%)	62 (5.3%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.7%)	20 (1.7%)	25.9	918^th of 1196 public middle schools	23.2%		36.8	744^th of 1177 public middle schools	36.8%	174	36.0	36.0	32.0	31.0	26.0	43.0	39.0	83.0	100.0		59.0	$8,985	$1,155	$7,831
Neptune Middle School	Public	6-8	2727 Neptune Rd	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 935-3500	978	61	16.0	44.4%	126 (12.9%)	97 (9.9%)	704 (72.0%)	18 (1.8%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.0%)	46.1	643^rd of 1196 public middle schools	46.2%		48.7	582^nd of 1177 public middle schools	50.6%	61	49.0	52.0	46.0	41.0	52.0	61.0	35.0	87.0	100.0	98.0	67.0	$9,954	$2,143	$7,812
South Creek Middle	Public	6-8	3801 E Wetherbee Rd	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 251-2413	1,146	53	21.6	41.7%	93 (8.1%)	173 (15.1%)	769 (67.1%)	88 (7.7%)	4 (0.3%)	7 (0.6%)	12 (1.0%)	50.8	574^th of 1196 public middle schools	52.0%		53.9	508^th of 1177 public middle schools	56.8%	66	56.0	54.0	53.0	61.0	24.0	43.0	46.0	76.0	89.0		67.0	$8,871	$1,263	$7,608

Frequently Asked Questions about Kissimmee Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Kissimmee Middle School?

Students at Kissimmee Middle School are 76% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Kissimmee Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,289 students attended Kissimmee Middle School.

What district is Kissimmee Middle School in?

Osceola

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Kissimmee Middle School ranks in the bottom 10.0% of Florida middle schools.

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