Enrollment
242
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hollywood, FL
Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018008513Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Hollywood · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Hollywood, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School
Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Hollywood, Florida, enrolling 242 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.1% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 242 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 148 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School.
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 Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School compares
Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in Florida - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 61.2%
African American 26.0%
White 11.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School 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 Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School.
$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 Championship Academy of Distinction 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School'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 middle 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.
Similar enrollment (~242 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School
How many students attend Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School?
Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School has 242 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hollywood, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School?
54.1% of students at Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment, in Hollywood, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School?
Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School rank among middle schools in Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School ranks #1 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.
Is Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School a good school?
Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Championship Academy of Distinction 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.
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