Enrollment
267
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Margate, FL
Broward Math and Science Schools
Federal NCES profile for Broward Math and Science Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018008373Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broward Math and Science Schools earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Margate · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 267
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Broward Math and Science Schools ranks #1 of 5 schools in Margate, FL.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
57.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+11% vs state
What stands out at Broward Math and Science Schools
Broward Math and Science Schools is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Margate, Florida, enrolling 267 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.9% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 267 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 208 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside Broward Math and Science Schools.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Broward Math and Science Schools compares
Broward Math and Science Schools on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$11,419
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
White 7.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Broward Math and Science Schools is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Broward Math and Science Schools.
$11,419
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 19.2%
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.
How Broward Math and Science Schools Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Broward Math and Science Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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Frequently asked questions about Broward Math and Science Schools
How many students attend Broward Math and Science Schools?
Broward Math and Science Schools has 267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Margate, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Broward Math and Science Schools?
57.9% of students at Broward Math and Science Schools are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broward Math and Science Schools?
The largest demographic group at Broward Math and Science Schools is African American at 50.2% of enrollment, in Margate, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broward Math and Science Schools?
Broward Math and Science Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Broward Math and Science Schools rank among schools in Margate?
By Resource Investment Index, Broward Math and Science Schools ranks #1 of 5 schools in Margate, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Margate on the city page.
Is Broward Math and Science Schools a good school?
Broward Math and Science Schools earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Broward Math and Science Schools, 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.
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