Overview
NATURE COAST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in CHIEFLAND, Florida. The school enrolls 84 students. It is part of the LEVY district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictLEVY
County12075
CityCHIEFLAND
ZIP32626
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120114004951
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment84
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino7.9%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native80.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)