At a glance
Reported students
872
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45
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
59th percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
704.5
Southport Middle School: 872 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
- 797
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Southport Middle School
Southport 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 872 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 59th 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 White (33.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.9%). English learners represent 8.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. 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 Southport Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 45 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 3.81 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.81
- 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
- White33.6%
- Hispanic32.9%
- Black25.3%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- 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
Southern Oaks Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
833 reported students
Dan McCarty Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
657 reported students
Bayshore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
879 reported students
Mariposa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
792 reported students
Tradition Preparatory High School
High · Grades 09–12
956 reported students
Public schools near Southport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside Elementary School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–05 | 653 | 0.5 mi |
| Village Green Environmental Studies School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–05 | 586 | 1.7 mi |
| Mariposa Elementary School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–05 | 792 | 1.9 mi |
| Stuart Middle School Middle · Martin | 06–08 | 777 | 6 mi |
| Southern Oaks Middle School Middle · St. Lucie | 06–08 | 833 | 7.2 mi |
| Hidden Oaks Middle School Middle · Martin | 06–08 | 920 | 7.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southport Middle School
What grades does Southport Middle School serve?
Southport 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 Southport Middle School?
Southport Middle School reported 872 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 797 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southport Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.4:1, based on 872 students and 45 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 Southport Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southport 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 Southport Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.9% 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 Southport Middle School in?
Southport 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 Southport Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Morningside Elementary School (0.5 mi), Village Green Environmental Studies School (1.7 mi), Mariposa Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.