- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hialeah, FL
Henry H. Filer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Henry H. Filer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039000551
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry H. Filer Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Hialeah · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry H. Filer Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry H. Filer Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Hialeah, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+120 students YoY
Henry H. Filer Middle School grew from 603 students in 2022-23 to 723 in 2023-24 (+19.9%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+120 students YoY 120039000551 · Hialeah, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 26.1:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Henry H. Filer Middle School grew from 603 students in 2022-23 to 723 in 2023-24 (+19.9%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Henry H. Filer 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 732
Henry H. Filer Middle School
732 students
What this shows Henry H. Filer Middle School reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry H. Filer Middle School compares
Henry H. Filer Middle School is a growing 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 47% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.1%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.5%
African American 1.5%
White 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Henry H. Filer 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 Henry H. Filer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry H. Filer 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 (~732 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry H. Filer Middle School
How many students attend Henry H. Filer Middle School?
Henry H. Filer Middle School has 732 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hialeah, FL. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), up 120.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry H. Filer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry H. Filer Middle School is 26.1:1, which is 47% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry H. Filer Middle School?
67.7% of students at Henry H. Filer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry H. Filer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Henry H. Filer Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment, in Hialeah, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry H. Filer Middle School?
Henry H. Filer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Henry H. Filer Middle School rank among middle schools in Hialeah?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry H. Filer Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Hialeah, 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 Hialeah on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Henry H. Filer 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.