Enrollment
151
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 120039010717 Charter school
Academir Middle School of Math and Science — Homestead, FL
Federal NCES profile for Academir Middle School of Math and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academir Middle School of Math and Science compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Academir Middle School of Math and Science reports 151 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 38% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 59% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 1% above the Florida average and 2% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Miami-Dade spends $13,577 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.2% from local sources (property taxes), 23.3% from the state, and 19.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academir Middle School of Math and Science compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 1% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 1% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
— 38% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,577
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 151 Top 14% in Florida — larger than 86% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 25.3:1 +38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.6% +1% vs state
NCES ID 120039010717
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.0%
African American 3.3%
White 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Academir Middle School of Math and Science.
$13,577
Per student
+6%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 23.3%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
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Frequently asked questions about Academir Middle School of Math and Science
How many students attend Academir Middle School of Math and Science?
Academir Middle School of Math and Science has 151 students enrolled. It is a middle school in HOMESTEAD, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academir Middle School of Math and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Academir Middle School of Math and Science is 25.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academir Middle School of Math and Science?
52.6% of students at Academir Middle School of Math and Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academir Middle School of Math and Science?
The largest demographic group at Academir Middle School of Math and Science is Hispanic or Latino at 94.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in HOMESTEAD, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academir Middle School of Math and Science?
Academir Middle School of Math and Science has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.