- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Delray Beach, FL
Carver Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carver Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150002932
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Delray Beach · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Middle School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Delray Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150002932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Carver Middle School shrank from 732 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 120150002932 · Delray Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 12.8:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Carver Middle School shrank from 732 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Carver Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 680
Carver Middle School
680 students
What this shows Carver Middle School reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver Middle School compares
Carver Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Florida - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$14,024
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 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
White 4.7%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Carver Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carver Middle School
How many students attend Carver Middle School?
Carver Middle School has 680 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Delray Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carver Middle School?
72.0% of students at Carver Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carver Middle School is African American at 76.0% of enrollment, in Delray Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver Middle School?
Carver Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Carver Middle School rank among public schools in Delray Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Middle School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Delray Beach, 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 Delray Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Carver Middle School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.