At a glance
Reported students
945
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida middle enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
635
Heron Creek Middle School: 945 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
14.8:1 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
- 835
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Heron Creek Middle School
Heron Creek Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in North Port. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Sarasota. NCES reports 945 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 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, below 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 White (60.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.3%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.2%. 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 Heron Creek Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 64 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White60.3%
- Hispanic21.3%
- Black7.7%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.9%
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 Sarasota
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Woodland Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,040 reported students
Booker Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
811 reported students
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
Middle · Grades 06–08
747 reported students
Venice Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
732 reported students
Brookside Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
724 reported students
McIntosh Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
693 reported students
Public schools near Heron Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Port High School High · Sarasota | 09–12 | 2,557 | 0.4 mi |
| Glenallen Elementary School Elementary · Sarasota | PK–05 | 749 | 0.8 mi |
| Murdock Middle School Middle · Charlotte | 06–08 | 656 | 6.1 mi |
| Woodland Middle School Middle · Sarasota | 06–08 | 1,040 | 6.8 mi |
| Venice Middle School Middle · Sarasota | 06–08 | 732 | 7.8 mi |
| Sky Academy Englewood Middle · Charter · Sarasota | 06–08 | 327 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Heron Creek Middle School
What grades does Heron Creek Middle School serve?
Heron Creek Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Sarasota.
How many students attend Heron Creek Middle School?
Heron Creek Middle School reported 945 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 835 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Heron Creek Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 945 students and 64 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 Heron Creek Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Heron Creek Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sarasota attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Heron Creek Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Heron Creek Middle School in?
Heron Creek Middle School is part of Sarasota, based in Sarasota, FL, which operates 65 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Heron Creek Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Port High School (0.4 mi), Glenallen Elementary School (0.8 mi), Murdock Middle School (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.