At a glance
Reported students
1,039
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.68
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida middle enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586
Golden Gate Middle School: 1,039 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
19.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,042
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57.59
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
What the reported data says about Golden Gate Middle School
Golden Gate Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Naples. It is one of 76 current school records connected to Collier. NCES reports 1,039 students for 2024–25.
Among 579 middle schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 808 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, close to the Florida median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (77.5%) and Black (16.9%). English learners represent 14.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Golden Gate Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.68 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.4%
- Hispanic77.5%
- Black16.9%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Collier
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Corkscrew Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,013 reported students
North Naples Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
909 reported students
Oakridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,172 reported students
East Naples Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
875 reported students
Cypress Palm Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
836 reported students
Pine Ridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
791 reported students
Public schools near Golden Gate Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Naples Middle School Middle · Collier | 06–08 | 875 | 4.1 mi |
| New Beginnings - Naples Middle · Collier | 02–08 | 37 | 4.5 mi |
| Pine Ridge Middle School Middle · Collier | 06–08 | 791 | 5.7 mi |
| Oakridge Middle School Middle · Collier | 06–08 | 1,172 | 6.1 mi |
| Gulfview Middle School Middle · Collier | 06–08 | 556 | 6.2 mi |
| North Naples Middle School Middle · Collier | 06–08 | 909 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Golden Gate Middle School
What grades does Golden Gate Middle School serve?
Golden Gate Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Collier.
How many students attend Golden Gate Middle School?
Golden Gate Middle School reported 1,039 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,042 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Golden Gate Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.4:1, based on 1,039 students and 53.68 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Golden Gate Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Golden Gate Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Collier attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Golden Gate Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Golden Gate Middle School in?
Golden Gate Middle School is part of Collier, based in Naples, FL, which operates 76 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Golden Gate Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Naples Middle School (4.1 mi), New Beginnings - Naples (4.5 mi), Pine Ridge Middle School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.