Serving 817 students in grades 6-8, Labelle Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 817 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Labelle Middle School's student population of 817 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
817 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Labelle Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Labelle Middle School is 0.42, 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
#2605 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
74%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
18%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Labelle Middle School's ranking?
Labelle Middle School is ranked #2605 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Labelle Middle School often compared to?
Labelle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Labelle High School, Labelle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Labelle Middle School?
817 students attend Labelle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Labelle Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Labelle Middle School?
Labelle Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Labelle Middle School offer ?
Labelle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Labelle Middle School part of?
Labelle Middle School is part of Hendry School District.
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