- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hialeah Gardens, FL
Hialeah Gardens Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hialeah Gardens Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039007396
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hialeah Gardens Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Hialeah Gardens · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hialeah Gardens Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hialeah Gardens Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Hialeah Gardens, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039007396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Hialeah Gardens Middle School held near 1,612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 120039007396 · Hialeah Gardens, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,551 enr · 24.6:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Hialeah Gardens Middle School held near 1,612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hialeah Gardens 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 1,551
Hialeah Gardens Middle School
1,551 students
What this shows Hialeah Gardens Middle School reports 1,551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hialeah Gardens Middle School compares
Hialeah Gardens 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,551 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,551
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.3%
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 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.8%
White 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, Hialeah Gardens 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 Hialeah Gardens 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hialeah Gardens 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 (~1,551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hialeah Gardens Middle School
How many students attend Hialeah Gardens Middle School?
Hialeah Gardens Middle School has 1,551 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hialeah Gardens, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,608 (2022-23) → 1,612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hialeah Gardens Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hialeah Gardens Middle School is 24.6:1, which is 38% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hialeah Gardens Middle School?
55.0% of students at Hialeah Gardens Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hialeah Gardens Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hialeah Gardens Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment, in Hialeah Gardens, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hialeah Gardens Middle School?
Hialeah Gardens Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Hialeah Gardens Middle School rank among public schools in Hialeah Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Hialeah Gardens Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Hialeah Gardens, 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 Hialeah Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Hialeah Gardens 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.