- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miami, FL
Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039000541
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 37
- middle schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School ranks #8 of 37 middle schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School shrank from 543 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 120039000541 · Miami, FL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 14.5:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School shrank from 543 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Georgia Jones Ayers 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 448
Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School
448 students
What this shows Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School compares
Georgia Jones Ayers 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Florida - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.1%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 56 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.4%
African American 31.5%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Georgia Jones Ayers 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 Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Georgia Jones Ayers 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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School
How many students attend Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School?
Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School has 448 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% lower 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 Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School?
66.5% of students at Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School?
Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School rank among middle schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School ranks #8 of 37 middle schools in Miami, 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 Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Georgia Jones Ayers 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.