- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miami, FL
Academir Charter School Middle
Federal NCES profile for Academir Charter School Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039008218Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academir Charter School Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #20 of 37
- middle schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Academir Charter School Middle has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academir Charter School Middle ranks #20 of 37 middle schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Academir Charter School Middle held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120039008218 · Miami, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
299 enr · 18.7:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Academir Charter School Middle held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Academir Charter School Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 299
Academir Charter School Middle
299 students
What this shows Academir Charter School Middle reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academir Charter School Middle compares
Academir Charter School Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.7%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.6, Academir Charter School Middle is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academir Charter School Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academir Charter School Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academir Charter School Middle
How many students attend Academir Charter School Middle?
Academir Charter School Middle has 299 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academir Charter School Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Academir Charter School Middle is 18.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academir Charter School Middle?
58.2% of students at Academir Charter School Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academir Charter School Middle?
The largest demographic group at Academir Charter School Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academir Charter School Middle?
Academir Charter School Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academir Charter School Middle rank among middle schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Academir Charter School Middle ranks #20 of 37 middle schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Academir Charter School Middle, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.