- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Opa Locka, FL
Beacon College Prep Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beacon College Prep Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039008735Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beacon College Prep Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #9 of 13
- public schools in Opa Locka · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 424
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon College Prep Middle School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Opa Locka, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+229 students YoY
Beacon College Prep Middle School grew from 223 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (+102.7%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+229 students YoY 120039008735 · Opa Locka, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
424 enr · 72.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Beacon College Prep Middle School grew from 223 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (+102.7%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Beacon College Prep Middle School 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 424
Beacon College Prep Middle School
424 students
What this shows Beacon College Prep Middle School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beacon College Prep Middle School compares
Beacon College Prep Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
White 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Beacon College Prep Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beacon College Prep Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Beacon College Prep Middle School'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.
Frequently asked questions about Beacon College Prep Middle School
How many students attend Beacon College Prep Middle School?
Beacon College Prep Middle School has 424 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Opa Locka, FL. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), up 229.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beacon College Prep Middle School?
72.6% of students at Beacon College Prep Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beacon College Prep Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beacon College Prep Middle School is African American at 81.1% of enrollment, in Opa Locka, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beacon College Prep Middle School?
Beacon College Prep Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Beacon College Prep Middle School rank among public schools in Opa Locka?
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon College Prep Middle School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Opa Locka, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Opa Locka on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Beacon College Prep Middle School, 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.