- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stuart, FL
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120129004989
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Stuart · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Stuart, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School shrank from 1,035 students in 2022-23 to 968 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 120129004989 · Stuart, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
911 enr · 16:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin County High School (2,055 students)
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School shrank from 1,035 students in 2022-23 to 968 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin County
Martin County High School
2,055 students
- South Fork Hig
South Fork High School
1,775 students
- Jensen Beach H
Jensen Beach High School
1,722 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast Classical Academy
1,082 students
- Hidden Oaks Mi
Hidden Oaks Middle School
920 students
- This school
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
911 students
What this shows Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School reports 911 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School compares
Dr. David L. Anderson 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Florida - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,831
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 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.8%
White 31.9%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Martin reports $12,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fork High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jensen Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast Classical Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Oaks Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,722
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~911 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
How many students attend Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School?
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School has 911 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stuart, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,035 (2022-23) → 968 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% 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 Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School?
56.2% of students at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment, in Stuart, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School?
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School rank among middle schools in Stuart?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Stuart, 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 Stuart on the city page.
What other schools are in Martin?
Besides Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School, Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students), South Fork High School (1,775 students), and Jensen Beach High School (1,722 students). See the Martin district page for the complete list.