- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Boynton Beach, FL
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Christa Mcauliffe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150002523
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Boynton Beach · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Boynton Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150002523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-198 students YoY
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School shrank from 1,387 students in 2022-23 to 1,189 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-198 students YoY 120150002523 · Boynton Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,079 enr · 14.4:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School shrank from 1,387 students in 2022-23 to 1,189 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Christa Mcauliffe 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 1,079
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
1,079 students
What this shows Christa Mcauliffe Middle School reports 1,079 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christa Mcauliffe Middle School compares
Christa Mcauliffe 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,079 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,079
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Florida - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
African American 17.1%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is more 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 Christa Mcauliffe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christa Mcauliffe 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 (~1,079 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School has 1,079 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Boynton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,387 (2022-23) → 1,189 (2023-24), down 198.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
33.9% of students at Christa Mcauliffe Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Boynton Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Christa Mcauliffe Middle School rank among middle schools in Boynton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Boynton Beach, 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 Boynton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Christa Mcauliffe 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.