- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coral Springs, FL
Forest Glen Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Glen Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018002544
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Glen Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Coral Springs · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Glen Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Glen Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Coral Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018002544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
Forest Glen Middle School shrank from 1,115 students in 2022-23 to 1,020 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 120018002544 · Coral Springs, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,037 enr · 18.9:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Forest Glen Middle School shrank from 1,115 students in 2022-23 to 1,020 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Forest Glen 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 1,037
Forest Glen Middle School
1,037 students
What this shows Forest Glen Middle School reports 1,037 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Glen Middle School compares
Forest Glen 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,037 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,037
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$12,121
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
White 16.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Glen 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 (~1,037 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Glen Middle School
How many students attend Forest Glen Middle School?
Forest Glen Middle School has 1,037 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Coral Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,115 (2022-23) → 1,020 (2023-24), down 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Glen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Glen Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Glen Middle School?
57.8% of students at Forest Glen Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Glen Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Glen Middle School is African American at 43.4% of enrollment, in Coral Springs, 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 Forest Glen Middle School?
Forest Glen Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Forest Glen Middle School rank among middle schools in Coral Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Glen Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Coral Springs, 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 Coral Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Forest Glen 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.