Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives
Middle· 60 schools in district

GRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

205 E MAGNOLIA ST, GROVELAND, FL 34736LAKE →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,148
Students
Total enrolled
$11,081
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 23% vs nat'l
18.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 21% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 25% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,148 students in grades 06–08 in GROVELAND, Florida.
23% below average funding
District spends $11,081 per pupil, 23% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

GRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a very large middle in GROVELAND, Florida, serving grades 06–08 with 1,148 students. The district invests $11,081 per student — 23% below the national average of $14,347, with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at GRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

1,148
Total Students
18.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
47%
Free Lunch
62
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution572 male · 576 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility47%
National avg 52% · 543 students
Student Composition
37%
40%
16%
Asian2%
White37%
Hispanic / Latino40%
Black16%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120105001095

Academic Outcomes at GRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 17th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 34736

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,081Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,081
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,876
Student Support$2,105
Administration$1,330
Operations$1,662
Other$1,108
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,081 spent per student, an estimated $4,909 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
45%
State government
37.2%
Local (property tax)
45.5%
Federal programs
17.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,081/student, 23% less than the national average
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MINNEOLA CONVERSION CHARTER SCHOOLGRASSY LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLROUND LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLOST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+12 more
↓
Middle
WINDY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOLEAST RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLTAVARES MIDDLE SCHOOLMT. DORA MIDDLE SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
High School
EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOLLAKE MINNEOLA HIGH SCHOOLSOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOLLEESBURG HIGH SCHOOL
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyLake County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLAKE →
Phone: (352)429-3322
NCES ID: 120105001095
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GROVELAND seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LAKE
High
EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
2,604 students · 09–12
● 39 opp31% FRL
High
LAKE MINNEOLA HIGH SCHOOL
2,176 students · 09–12
● 39 opp28% FRL
High
SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
2,169 students · 09–12
● 37 opp40% FRL
Elem
MINNEOLA CONVERSION CHARTER SCHOOL
1,717 students · PK–08
● 39 opp33% FRL
High
LEESBURG HIGH SCHOOL
1,641 students · 09–12
58% FRL
High
TAVARES HIGH SCHOOL
1,507 students · 09–12
45% FRL
High
EUSTIS HIGH SCHOOL
1,368 students · 09–12
● 30 opp45% FRL
High
MT. DORA HIGH SCHOOL
1,334 students · 09–12
38% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
205 E MAGNOLIA ST, GROVELAND, FL 34736
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.