Enrollment
911
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Stuart, Florida, enrolling 911 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.2% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 911 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 914 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #54, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (32%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students) and South Fork High School (1,775 students) alongside Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School compares
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,820
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin, which includes Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School.
$11,820
Per student
+6%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.1%
State 15.1%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~911 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School a good school?
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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