What grades does DEERLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL serve?

DEERLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Middle school serving students in TALLAHASSEE, FL. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is DEERLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL located?

DEERLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL is located at TALLAHASSEE, FL in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at DEERLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL?

DEERLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student-teacher ratio of 22:1.

What schools are in TALLAHASSEE, FL?

TALLAHASSEE, FL is served by the local school district. DEERLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL is one of the Middle schools in the area.

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Deerlake Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|TALLAHASSEE, Florida|LEON

TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312

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Oct

Mon

Student HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Wed

Veterans DayEventDistrict-wide

No School - Leon County Schools

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Jan

Fri

New Year's DayEventDistrict-wide

No School - Leon County Schools

Jan

Mon

Martin Luther King Jr. DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

879

Student:Teacher

22:1

Locale

Suburban

District

LEON

Econ. Disadvantaged

16.8%

Phone

(850)922-6545

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

73%

87th percentile in FL

Math Proficiency

81%

96th percentile in FL

Chronic Absenteeism

12.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

147 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1

Worse than average in FL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

988

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

50.33

92% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,997

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,277

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,576

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 18%State 40%Local 42%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

27.6%

Below 150% poverty line

6.0%

Unemployment rate

8.3%

Uninsured residents

7.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,466

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

5,110

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,503 (29%)

Specific Learning Disability

1,373 (27%)

Autism

816 (16%)

Intellectual Disability

445 (9%)

Other Health Impairment

317 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

106 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

876

Current enrollment

Declining(-16% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Student Holiday

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Holiday

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day

No School - Leon County Schools

Event

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Break - Leon County Schools

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in LEON. Deerlake Middle School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Leon County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Fall HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Student HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday date.	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide No School - Leon County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Leon County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's DayDistrict-wide No School - Leon County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for any schedule changes related to this observance.	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide No School - Leon County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Leon County Schools	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good FridayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Exam Days / Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Exam Days / Early Release - Leon County Schools	half_day	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Last Day of School - Leon County Schools	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Deerlake Middle School

DEERLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 879 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in TALLAHASSEE, FL.