- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Weston, FL
Falcon Cove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Falcon Cove 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 120018004316
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falcon Cove Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Florida
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Falcon Cove Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Cove Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Weston, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Falcon Cove Middle School held near 2,199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.2 → 90.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 120018004316 · Weston, FL Middle · LARGE · TRAD
2,096 enr · 23:1 · 15.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Falcon Cove Middle School held near 2,199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.2 → 90.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Falcon Cove 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
Falcon Cove Middle School
2,096 students
What this shows Falcon Cove Middle School reports 2,096 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falcon Cove Middle School compares
Falcon Cove 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 71% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,096 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,096
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 699 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.6%
White 19.5%
Asian 11.9%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Falcon Cove 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 Falcon Cove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falcon Cove 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 (~2,096 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Falcon Cove Middle School
How many students attend Falcon Cove Middle School?
Falcon Cove Middle School has 2,096 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Weston, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,178 (2022-23) → 2,199 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falcon Cove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Falcon Cove Middle School is 23:1, which is 29% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falcon Cove Middle School?
15.2% of students at Falcon Cove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falcon Cove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Falcon Cove Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment, in Weston, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falcon Cove Middle School?
Falcon Cove 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 Falcon Cove Middle School rank among public schools in Weston?
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Cove Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Weston, 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 Weston on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Falcon Cove 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.