- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miramar, FL
Glades Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Glades Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018004038
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glades Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Miramar · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Glades Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glades Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Miramar, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Glades Middle School held near 1,123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.9 → 64.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 120018004038 · Miramar, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,030 enr · 17.5:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Glades Middle School held near 1,123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.9 → 64.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Glades 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 1,030
Glades Middle School
1,030 students
What this shows Glades Middle School reports 1,030 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glades Middle School compares
Glades 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,030 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,030
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
Asian 8.8%
White 7.6%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Glades 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 Glades 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 | Similar 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 Glades 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 (~1,030 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glades Middle School
How many students attend Glades Middle School?
Glades Middle School has 1,030 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miramar, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,163 (2022-23) → 1,123 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glades Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glades Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Glades Middle School?
44.5% of students at Glades Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glades Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Glades Middle School is African American at 40.2% of enrollment, in Miramar, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glades Middle School?
Glades Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Glades Middle School rank among middle schools in Miramar?
By Resource Investment Index, Glades Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Miramar, 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 Miramar on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Glades 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.