- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miami, FL
Highland Oaks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Oaks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039000555
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Oaks Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools.
- #33 of 37
- middle schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Oaks Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Oaks Middle School ranks #33 of 37 middle schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Highland Oaks Middle School grew from 774 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 120039000555 · Miami, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 23.7:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Highland Oaks Middle School grew from 774 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Highland Oaks 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 736
Highland Oaks Middle School
736 students
What this shows Highland Oaks Middle School reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Oaks Middle School compares
Highland Oaks 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 736 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 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
African American 26.2%
White 17.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Highland Oaks Middle School is more 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 Highland Oaks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Oaks 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 (~736 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Oaks Middle School
How many students attend Highland Oaks Middle School?
Highland Oaks Middle School has 736 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Oaks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Oaks Middle School is 23.7:1, which is 33% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Oaks Middle School?
47.3% of students at Highland Oaks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Oaks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Oaks Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Miami, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Oaks Middle School?
Highland Oaks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Highland Oaks Middle School rank among middle schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Oaks Middle School ranks #33 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 Highland Oaks 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.