At a glance
Reported students
833
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43
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
54th percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
704.5
Southern Oaks Middle School: 833 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
- 829
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18:1
What the reported data says about Southern Oaks Middle School
Southern Oaks Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Port St Lucie. It is one of 56 current school records connected to St. Lucie. NCES reports 833 students for 2024–25.
Among 579 middle schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 808 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th 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 Black (35.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.1%). English learners represent 9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.1%. 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 Southern Oaks Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 43 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 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- 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
- White23.6%
- Hispanic34.1%
- Black35.9%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.4%
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 St. Lucie
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Forest Grove Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
855 reported students
Southport Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
872 reported students
Dan McCarty Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
657 reported students
Mariposa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
792 reported students
Bayshore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
879 reported students
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies
Elementary · Grades PK–08
786 reported students
Public schools near Southern Oaks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers Edge Elementary School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–05 | 778 | 0.3 mi |
| Parkway Elementary School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–05 | 553 | 1.3 mi |
| White City Elementary School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–05 | 493 | 1.4 mi |
| Forest Grove Middle School Middle · St. Lucie | 06–08 | 855 | 3.1 mi |
| Dan McCarty Middle School Middle · St. Lucie | 06–08 | 657 | 5.1 mi |
| Southport Middle School Middle · St. Lucie | 06–08 | 872 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southern Oaks Middle School
What grades does Southern Oaks Middle School serve?
Southern Oaks Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in St. Lucie.
How many students attend Southern Oaks Middle School?
Southern Oaks Middle School reported 833 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 829 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southern Oaks Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.4:1, based on 833 students and 43 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 Southern Oaks Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southern Oaks Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Lucie attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southern Oaks Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.7% 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 Southern Oaks Middle School in?
Southern Oaks Middle School is part of St. Lucie, based in Port St Lucie, FL, which operates 56 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southern Oaks Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rivers Edge Elementary School (0.3 mi), Parkway Elementary School (1.3 mi), White City Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.