- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Boynton Beach, FL
Congress Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Congress Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150001561
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Congress Community Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Boynton Beach · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Congress Community Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Congress Community Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Boynton Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-97 students YoY
Congress Community Middle School shrank from 988 students in 2022-23 to 891 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-97 students YoY 120150001561 · Boynton Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 13.2:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Congress Community Middle School shrank from 988 students in 2022-23 to 891 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Congress Community 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 845
Congress Community Middle School
845 students
What this shows Congress Community Middle School reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Congress Community Middle School compares
Congress Community 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 236 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
White 6.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Congress Community 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 Congress Community 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 Congress Community 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 (~845 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Congress Community Middle School
How many students attend Congress Community Middle School?
Congress Community Middle School has 845 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Boynton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 988 (2022-23) → 891 (2023-24), down 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Congress Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Congress Community Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% 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 Congress Community Middle School?
70.9% of students at Congress Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Congress Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Congress Community Middle School is African American at 71.6% of enrollment, in Boynton Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Congress Community Middle School?
Congress Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Congress Community Middle School rank among middle schools in Boynton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Congress Community Middle School ranks #1 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 Congress Community 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.