- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Deerfield Beach, FL
Deerfield Beach Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Deerfield Beach Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018000213
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deerfield Beach Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Deerfield Beach · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Florida
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Deerfield Beach Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Beach Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Deerfield Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Deerfield Beach Middle School held near 1,127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 120018000213 · Deerfield Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,132 enr · 21:1 · 69.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Deerfield Beach Middle School held near 1,127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Deerfield Beach 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 1,132
Deerfield Beach Middle School
1,132 students
What this shows Deerfield Beach Middle School reports 1,132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deerfield Beach Middle School compares
Deerfield Beach Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,132 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,132
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in Florida - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.1%
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 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
253
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
White 8.0%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Deerfield Beach 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 Deerfield Beach 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 | Similar 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 Deerfield Beach 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 (~1,132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Beach Middle School
How many students attend Deerfield Beach Middle School?
Deerfield Beach Middle School has 1,132 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Deerfield Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,140 (2022-23) → 1,127 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Beach Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Beach Middle School is 21:1, which is 18% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deerfield Beach Middle School?
69.7% of students at Deerfield Beach Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deerfield Beach Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Deerfield Beach Middle School is African American at 52.3% of enrollment, in Deerfield Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deerfield Beach Middle School?
Deerfield Beach Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Deerfield Beach Middle School rank among public schools in Deerfield Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Beach Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Deerfield 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 Deerfield Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Deerfield Beach 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.