- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pompano Beach, FL
Crystal Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crystal Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018000261
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crystal Lake Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 23
- public schools in Pompano Beach · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Crystal Lake Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal Lake Middle School ranks #7 of 23 public schools in Pompano Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-129 students YoY
Crystal Lake Middle School shrank from 1,055 students in 2022-23 to 926 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-129 students YoY 120018000261 · Pompano Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
925 enr · 16.8:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Crystal Lake Middle School shrank from 1,055 students in 2022-23 to 926 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Crystal Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 925
Crystal Lake Middle School
925 students
What this shows Crystal Lake Middle School reports 925 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crystal Lake Middle School compares
Crystal Lake 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 925 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
925
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Florida - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$12,121
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
184
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
White 4.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Crystal Lake Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crystal Lake 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crystal Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~925 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crystal Lake Middle School
How many students attend Crystal Lake Middle School?
Crystal Lake Middle School has 925 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pompano Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,055 (2022-23) → 926 (2023-24), down 129.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% higher 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 Crystal Lake Middle School?
72.2% of students at Crystal Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crystal Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crystal Lake Middle School is African American at 53.1% of enrollment, in Pompano Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crystal Lake Middle School?
Crystal Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Crystal Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Pompano Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal Lake Middle School ranks #7 of 23 public schools in Pompano 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 Pompano Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Crystal Lake 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.