Enrollment
1,353
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pembroke Pines, FL
City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018003544Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Pembroke Pines · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Pembroke Pines, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018003544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School
City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School is a large charter middle school in Pembroke Pines, Florida, enrolling 1,353 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,353 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 397 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #94.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1353 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% 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 City/Pembroke Pines Charter 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 City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School compares
City/Pembroke Pines Charter 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,353 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,353
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 53.1%
African American 22.1%
White 10.1%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, City/Pembroke Pines Charter 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 City/Pembroke Pines Charter 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 City/Pembroke Pines Charter 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to City/Pembroke Pines Charter 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 (~1,353 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School
How many students attend City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School?
City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School has 1,353 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pembroke Pines, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School?
28.5% of students at City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Pembroke Pines, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School?
City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School rank among middle schools in Pembroke Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Pembroke Pines, 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 Pembroke Pines on the city page.
Is City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School a good school?
City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. 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 City/Pembroke Pines Charter 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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