Rock Lake Middle School

Summary:

Rock Lake Middle School is a public middle school in Longwood, Florida, serving 933 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the highly-ranked Seminole School District, which is ranked 7th out of 68 districts in the state.

Rock Lake Middle School consistently ranks among the top 20% of middle schools in Florida, with exceptional academic performance. Students demonstrate proficiency rates significantly higher than the Seminole District and Florida state averages across subjects like Algebra, Geometry, Civics, and Science. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and favorable spending per student and student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like Indian Trails Middle, Markham Woods Middle, and Millennium Middle.

While the nearby schools have similar demographic profiles, Rock Lake Middle School outperforms them academically. It has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White and Asian students compared to the larger proportions of African American and Hispanic students at other schools in the Seminole District. Additionally, Rock Lake Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a stronger socioeconomic profile that may contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 250 Slade Dr
       Longwood, FL  32750


(407) 746-9350

District: Seminole

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,301 Help


Feeder schools for Rock Lake Middle School:

Elementary:    Sabal Point Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  914

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.0%
Hispanic:
28.1%
African American:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rock Lake Middle School ranks better than 83.7% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 12 ranked middle schools in the Seminole School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.55. (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: White (58%), Hispanic (28.1%), African American (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock Lake Middle School is 19.6. 8 middle schools in the Seminole School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Rock Lake Middle School employs 46.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rock Lake Middle School is $8,301, which is the 5th highest among 12 middle schools in the Seminole School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rock Lake Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Rock Lake Middle School 195th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Rock Lake Middle School in the ranking list.)

Seminole:

SchoolDigger ranks Seminole 7th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rock Lake Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.17 23rd 593 96.1%
2005 92.14 33rd 602 94.5%
2006 93.49 24th 675 96.4%
2007 93.30 29th 736 96.1%
2008 92.24 31st 740 95.8%
2009 92.02 31st 780 96.0%
2010 89.36 50th 839 94.0%
2011 87.70 77th 891 91.4%
2012 87.95 81st 897 91.0%
2013 87.07 85th 956 91.1%
2014 86.81 99th 999 90.1%
2016 73.35 242nd 997 75.7%
2017 74.45 248th 1031 75.9%
2018 72.24 268th 1035 74.1%
2019 77.01 230th 1099 79.1%
2021 80.30 189th 1136 83.4%
2022 81.09 190th 1148 83.4%
2023 78.30 218th 1177 81.5%
2024 80.55 195th 1196 83.7%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

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

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Enrollment information for Rock Lake Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1132 19 18 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1194
1989 1093 20 11 33 1 n/a n/a 0 1158
1990 1118 26 27 78 0 n/a n/a 0 1249
1991 1081 36 23 77 0 n/a n/a 0 1217
1992 1042 33 28 92 0 n/a n/a 0 1195
1993 1063 31 29 72 0 n/a n/a 0 1195
1994 1104 39 30 74 1 n/a n/a 0 1248
1995 1062 42 33 59 1 n/a n/a 0 1197
1996 1062 42 33 59 1 n/a n/a 0 1197
1997 1037 44 38 58 1 n/a n/a 0 1178
1998 1057 52 35 54 2 n/a n/a 0 1200
1999 996 60 35 63 1 n/a n/a 0 1155
2000 971 46 31 71 1 n/a n/a 0 1120
2001 939 59 34 84 1 n/a n/a 0 1117
2002 952 84 39 77 1 n/a n/a 0 1153
2003 952 84 39 77 1 n/a n/a 0 1153
2004 977 99 35 81 2 n/a n/a 0 1194
2005 998 85 35 94 3 n/a n/a 0 1215
2006 953 96 24 121 3 n/a n/a 0 1197
2007 855 83 25 119 3 n/a n/a 41 1126
2008 801 73 20 129 2 n/a n/a 51 1076
2009 790 88 28 129 3 n/a n/a 53 1091
2010 753 87 23 151 3 n/a n/a 46 1063
2011 710 93 27 146 4 3 21 0 1004
2012 650 91 18 137 3 2 25 0 926
2013 673 78 21 154 1 0 26 0 953
2014 646 76 22 169 1 1 27 0 942
2015 614 51 21 160 1 1 29 0 877
2016 611 48 24 175 1 2 30 0 891
2017 603 59 22 173 1 1 27 0 886
2018 606 56 25 208 2 1 24 0 922
2019 591 56 25 236 1 0 34 0 943
2020 643 54 33 275 1 1 45 0 1052
2021 654 55 40 263 0 1 47 0 1060
2022 594 57 36 251 0 1 49 0 988
2023 570 60 33 233 0 0 37 0 933
2024 530 58 29 257 0 1 39 0 914

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 Rock Lake Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1194 57.0 20.9 1.5
1989 1158 58.0 19.9 2.8
1990 1249 67.0 18.6 7.1
1991 1217 67.0 18.1 7.8
1992 1195 65.0 18.3 6.4
1993 1195 60.0 19.9 6.4
1994 1248 59.0 21.2 5.6
1995 1197 61.0 19.6 4.8
1996 1197 61.0 19.6 4.8
1997 1178 60.0 19.6 5.2
1998 1200 60.0 20.0 4.8
1999 1155 59.0 19.6 9.6
2000 1120 61.0 18.4 6.7
2001 1117 59.0 18.9 7
2002 1153 61.0 18.9 10.7
2003 1153 61.0 18.9 10.7
2004 1194 67.0 17.8 12
2005 1215 66.0 18.4 11.4
2006 1197 66.0 18.1 14.4
2007 1126 66.0 17.1 15.6
2008 1076 59.0 18.2 17.9
2009 1091 73.8 16.4 22.5
2010 1063 63.0 16.8 30.2
2011 1004 53.8 18.6 32.8
2012 926 51.5 17.9 36.1
2013 953 56.0 17.0 36.1
2014 942 57.0 16.5 34.1
2015 877 58.0 15.1 35.6
2016 891 58.0 15.3 35.4
2017 886 52.0 17.0 35.7
2018 922 58.0 15.8 33.6
2019 943 41.5 22.6 38.2
2020 1052 39.5 26.5 36.7
2021 1060 35.1 30.1 38.8
2022 988 39.8 24.7 37
2023 933 39.5 23.6 33.3
2024 914 46.5 19.6 37

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 Rock Lake Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1194 57.0 20.9 1.5
1989 1158 58.0 19.9 2.8
1990 1249 67.0 18.6 7.1
1991 1217 67.0 18.1 7.8
1992 1195 65.0 18.3 6.4
1993 1195 60.0 19.9 6.4
1994 1248 59.0 21.2 5.6
1995 1197 61.0 19.6 4.8
1996 1197 61.0 19.6 4.8
1997 1178 60.0 19.6 5.2
1998 1200 60.0 20.0 4.8
1999 1155 59.0 19.6 9.6
2000 1120 61.0 18.4 6.7
2001 1117 59.0 18.9 7
2002 1153 61.0 18.9 10.7
2003 1153 61.0 18.9 10.7
2004 1194 67.0 17.8 12
2005 1215 66.0 18.4 11.4
2006 1197 66.0 18.1 14.4
2007 1126 66.0 17.1 15.6
2008 1076 59.0 18.2 17.9
2009 1091 73.8 16.4 22.5
2010 1063 63.0 16.8 30.2
2011 1004 53.8 18.6 32.8
2012 926 51.5 17.9 36.1
2013 953 56.0 17.0 36.1
2014 942 57.0 16.5 34.1
2015 877 58.0 15.1 35.6
2016 891 58.0 15.3 35.4
2017 886 52.0 17.0 35.7
2018 922 58.0 15.8 33.6
2019 943 41.5 22.6 38.2
2020 1052 39.5 26.5 36.7
2021 1060 35.1 30.1 38.8
2022 988 39.8 24.7 37
2023 933 39.5 23.6 33.3
2024 914 46.5 19.6 37

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rock Lake Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $403 (5.6%) $6,824 (94.4%) $7,227
2019 $456 (6.3%) $6,757 (93.7%) $7,212
2020 $276 (4.4%) $6,009 (95.6%) $6,285
2021 $633 (9.4%) $6,077 (90.6%) $6,711
2022 $703 (9.8%) $6,443 (90.2%) $7,146
2023 $759 (9.1%) $7,542 (90.9%) $8,301

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Lake Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 230th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 218th of 1177 Middle schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Lake Middle School)6269
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)6060
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rock Lake Middle School)7375
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)6559
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Lake Middle School)6166
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)5857
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rock Lake Middle School)7178
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)6158
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Lake Middle School)7162
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)6157
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rock Lake Middle School)7349
 24%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)3228
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Rock Lake Middle School)6864
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Seminole)5755
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Rock Lake Middle School)7674
 2%
   End of Course Civics (Seminole)7471
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Rock Lake Middle School)9894
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Seminole)6360
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Rock Lake Middle School)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Seminole)6462
 2%
   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 Students943933
 1.1%
African American5660
 7.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2533
 32%
Hispanic236233
 1.3%
Pacific Islander00
White591570
 3.6%
Two or More Races3437
 8.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.2%33.3%
 4.8%


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Rock Lake Middle School ranks 195th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Rock Lake Middle School are 58% White, 28% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 914 students attended Rock Lake Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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