- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coral Gables, FL
George Washington Carver Middle School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Carver Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039000546
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Carver Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Coral Gables · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Carver Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Coral Gables, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
George Washington Carver Middle School held near 970 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120039000546 · Coral Gables, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
941 enr · 19.6:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
George Washington Carver Middle School held near 970 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
George Washington Carver 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 941
George Washington Carver Middle School
941 students
What this shows George Washington Carver Middle School reports 941 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Carver Middle School compares
George Washington Carver 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 72% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 941 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
941
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.0%
White 25.4%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, George Washington Carver 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 George Washington Carver Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Carver 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 (~941 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver Middle School
How many students attend George Washington Carver Middle School?
George Washington Carver Middle School has 941 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Coral Gables, FL. CCD year-over-year: 971 (2022-23) → 970 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Carver Middle School?
14.7% of students at George Washington Carver Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Carver Middle School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Carver Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment, in Coral Gables, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Carver Middle School?
George Washington Carver Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 George Washington Carver Middle School rank among public schools in Coral Gables?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Coral Gables, 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 Coral Gables on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides George Washington Carver 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.