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.
902
Total Students
59.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White554
Hispanic172
Black76
Asian16
Two or More78
American Indian3
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    554 (61.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    172 (19.1 %)
  • Two or More
    78 (8.6 %)
  • Black
    76 (8.4 %)
  • Asian
    16 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.3 %)
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: 902
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 518
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 132
Grades Taught
Grade 6 312
Grade 7 280
Grade 8 310

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 6312
Grade 7280
Grade 8310
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42146.7%
Male48153.3%