- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hollywood, FL
Apollo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Apollo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018000256
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apollo Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 8
- middle schools in Hollywood · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Apollo Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo Middle School ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Hollywood, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Apollo Middle School held near 1,172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 53.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 120018000256 · Hollywood, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,143 enr · 20.8:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Apollo Middle School held near 1,172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 53.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Apollo Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 1,143
Apollo Middle School
1,143 students
What this shows Apollo Middle School reports 1,143 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apollo Middle School compares
Apollo Middle School 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,143 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,143
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$12,121
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
216
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
African American 33.5%
White 8.0%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Apollo Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Apollo Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apollo Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,143 students)
Frequently asked questions about Apollo Middle School
How many students attend Apollo Middle School?
Apollo Middle School has 1,143 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hollywood, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,168 (2022-23) → 1,172 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo Middle School is 20.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apollo Middle School?
66.6% of students at Apollo Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apollo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Apollo Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Hollywood, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apollo Middle School?
Apollo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Apollo Middle School rank among middle schools in Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo Middle School ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Hollywood, 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 Hollywood on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Apollo Middle School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.