Serving 988 students in grades 6-8, Rock Lake Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 988 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Rock Lake Middle School's student population of 988 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
988 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rock Lake Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Lake Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#629 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
25%
36%
Black
6%
21%
White
60%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Lake Middle School's ranking?
Rock Lake Middle School is ranked #629 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Rock Lake Middle School often compared to?
Rock Lake Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Teague Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Rock Lake Middle School?
988 students attend Rock Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Rock Lake Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Lake Middle School?
Rock Lake Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rock Lake Middle School offer ?
Rock Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rock Lake Middle School part of?
Rock Lake Middle School is part of Seminole School District.
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