- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miami, FL
Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Howard D. Mcmillan 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 120039000565
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #20 of 37
- middle schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School ranks #20 of 37 middle schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 120039000565 · Miami, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
957 enr · 21.8:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Howard D. Mcmillan 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 957
Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School
957 students
What this shows Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School reports 957 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School compares
Howard D. Mcmillan 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 957 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
957
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.5%
White 2.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Howard D. Mcmillan 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 Howard D. Mcmillan 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 Howard D. Mcmillan 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 (~957 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School
How many students attend Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School?
Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School has 957 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 865 (2022-23) → 890 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School is 21.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School?
52.5% of students at Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School?
Howard D. Mcmillan 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 Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School rank among middle schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard D. Mcmillan Middle School ranks #20 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 Howard D. Mcmillan 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.