- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Homestead, FL
Homestead Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Homestead Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039000556
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homestead Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Homestead Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homestead Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Homestead Middle School shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 120039000556 · Homestead, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 15.1:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Homestead Middle School shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Homestead 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 545
Homestead Middle School
545 students
What this shows Homestead Middle School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homestead Middle School compares
Homestead Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 52% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.5%
African American 45.9%
White 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Homestead Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Homestead 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homestead 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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homestead Middle School
How many students attend Homestead Middle School?
Homestead Middle School has 545 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homestead Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homestead Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% lower 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 Homestead Middle School?
79.3% of students at Homestead Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homestead Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Homestead Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homestead Middle School?
Homestead Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Homestead Middle School rank among middle schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, Homestead Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Homestead, 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 Homestead on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Homestead 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.