- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburndale, FL
Berkley Accelerated Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Berkley Accelerated Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159004188Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkley Accelerated Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Auburndale · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkley Accelerated Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkley Accelerated Middle School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Auburndale, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Berkley Accelerated Middle School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 120159004188 · Auburndale, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
622 enr · 20.1:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Berkley Accelerated Middle School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Berkley Accelerated Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school 622
Berkley Accelerated Middle School
622 students
What this shows Berkley Accelerated Middle School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berkley Accelerated Middle School compares
Berkley Accelerated 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,747
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 622 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Berkley Accelerated Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berkley Accelerated Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkley Accelerated Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other 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 (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berkley Accelerated Middle School
How many students attend Berkley Accelerated Middle School?
Berkley Accelerated Middle School has 622 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburndale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkley Accelerated Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkley Accelerated Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berkley Accelerated Middle School?
32.4% of students at Berkley Accelerated Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkley Accelerated Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Berkley Accelerated Middle School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Auburndale, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkley Accelerated Middle School?
Berkley Accelerated Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Berkley Accelerated Middle School rank among schools in Auburndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkley Accelerated Middle School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Auburndale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburndale on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Berkley Accelerated Middle School, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.