School Overview
Heron Creek Middle School, located in North Port, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Sarasota County School District. The school is known for fostering a collaborative educational environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and personal growth. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum, Heron Creek aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school by focusing on core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while also offering various elective programs to help students explore their interests.

Beyond its academic offerings, Heron Creek Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, arts programs, and student organizations, which are designed to build character and leadership skills. With a commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive campus, the faculty and staff work closely with parents and the North Port community to support the diverse needs of their student body and ensure a well-rounded middle school experience.
945
Total Students
64.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White570
Hispanic201
Black73
Asian13
Two or More84
American Indian2
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    570 (60.3%)
  • Hispanic
    201 (21.3%)
  • Two or More
    84 (8.9%)
  • Black
    73 (7.7%)
  • Asian
    13 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: SARASOTA
Phone: (941)480-3371
Website: http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/heroncreek
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 945
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 518
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 132
Grades Taught
Grade 6 303
Grade 7 320
Grade 8 322

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 6303
Grade 7320
Grade 8322
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female45748.4%
Male48851.6%