- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Boca Raton, FL
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Don Estridge High Tech 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 120150004015
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Boca Raton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Don Estridge High Tech Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Boca Raton, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150004015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School held near 1,270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120150004015 · Boca Raton, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,270 enr · 18.4:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School held near 1,270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Don Estridge High Tech 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 1,270
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School
1,270 students
What this shows Don Estridge High Tech Middle School reports 1,270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Don Estridge High Tech Middle School compares
Don Estridge High Tech 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 53% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,270 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,270
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% 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
$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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 15.9%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Don Estridge High Tech Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Don Estridge High Tech Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Don Estridge High Tech 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 (~1,270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Don Estridge High Tech Middle School
How many students attend Don Estridge High Tech Middle School?
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School has 1,270 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Boca Raton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,268 (2022-23) → 1,270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don Estridge High Tech Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Don Estridge High Tech Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Don Estridge High Tech Middle School?
24.2% of students at Don Estridge High Tech Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Don Estridge High Tech Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Don Estridge High Tech Middle School is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Boca Raton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Don Estridge High Tech Middle School?
Don Estridge High Tech 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 Don Estridge High Tech Middle School rank among middle schools in Boca Raton?
By Resource Investment Index, Don Estridge High Tech Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Boca Raton, 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 Boca Raton on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Don Estridge High Tech 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.