Enrollment
461
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 120018005456 Charter school
Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School — Hollywood, FL
Federal NCES profile for Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School reports 461 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 39.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% below the Florida average and 23% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Broward spends $13,387 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.6% from local sources (property taxes), 31.2% from the state, and 19.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 24% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 35% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 24% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
— 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida — lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,387
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 461 Top 35% in Florida — larger than 65% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 21.9:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 39.7% -24% vs state
NCES ID 120018005456
Student demographics
White 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
African American 9.3%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School.
$13,387
Per student
+5%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School
How many students attend Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School?
Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School has 461 students enrolled. It is a middle school in HOLLYWOOD, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School is 21.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School?
39.7% of students at Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School is White at 60.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in HOLLYWOOD, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School?
Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.