- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Doral, FL
Doral Academy Charter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Doral Academy Charter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039003558Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doral Academy Charter Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Doral · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33:1
- large classes for Florida
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Doral Academy Charter Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doral Academy Charter Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Doral, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Doral Academy Charter Middle School held near 1,414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 120039003558 · Doral, FL Middle · MID · CHARTER
1,351 enr · 33:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Doral Academy Charter Middle School held near 1,414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Doral Academy Charter Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 1,351
Doral Academy Charter Middle School
1,351 students
What this shows Doral Academy Charter Middle School reports 1,351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Doral Academy Charter Middle School compares
Doral Academy Charter 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 | 33:1 | ▲ 85% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 51% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,351 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,351
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
33:1
students per teacher
- 85% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,138
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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.4%
White 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Doral Academy Charter Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Doral Academy Charter Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Doral Academy Charter Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~1,351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Doral Academy Charter Middle School
How many students attend Doral Academy Charter Middle School?
Doral Academy Charter Middle School has 1,351 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Doral, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,381 (2022-23) → 1,414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doral Academy Charter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Doral Academy Charter Middle School is 33:1, which is 85% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 110% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Doral Academy Charter Middle School?
25.6% of students at Doral Academy Charter Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doral Academy Charter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Doral Academy Charter Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment, in Doral, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doral Academy Charter Middle School?
Doral Academy Charter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Doral Academy Charter Middle School rank among middle schools in Doral?
By Resource Investment Index, Doral Academy Charter Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Doral, 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 Doral on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Doral Academy Charter Middle School, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.