Serving 978 students in grades 6-8, Neptune 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 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 978 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Neptune Middle School's student population of 978 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
978 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Neptune 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 Neptune Middle School is 0.46, 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
#1990 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
72%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
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 Neptune Middle School's ranking?
Neptune Middle School is ranked #1990 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Neptune Middle School often compared to?
Neptune Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Narcoossee Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Neptune Middle School?
978 students attend Neptune Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Neptune Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neptune Middle School?
Neptune Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Neptune Middle School offer ?
Neptune Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Neptune Middle School part of?
Neptune Middle School is part of Osceola School District.
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