- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hollywood, FL
International Studies Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for International Studies Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018008963Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International Studies Academy Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 8
- middle schools in Hollywood · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
International Studies Academy Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International Studies Academy Middle School ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Hollywood, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
International Studies Academy Middle School grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+14.4%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 120018008963 · Hollywood, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
288 enr · 22.2:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
International Studies Academy Middle School grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+14.4%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
International Studies Academy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 288
International Studies Academy Middle School
288 students
What this shows International Studies Academy Middle School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How International Studies Academy Middle School compares
International Studies Academy 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,121
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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 40.3%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, International Studies Academy Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How International Studies Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to International Studies Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about International Studies Academy Middle School
How many students attend International Studies Academy Middle School?
International Studies Academy Middle School has 288 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hollywood, FL. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Studies Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at International Studies Academy Middle School is 22.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International Studies Academy Middle School?
44.5% of students at International Studies Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International Studies Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at International Studies Academy Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Hollywood, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International Studies Academy Middle School?
International Studies Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 International Studies Academy Middle School rank among middle schools in Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, International Studies Academy Middle School ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Hollywood, 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 Hollywood on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides International Studies Academy Middle School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.