- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miami, FL
International Studies Charter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for International Studies Charter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039007564Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International Studies Charter Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 37
- middle schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
International Studies Charter Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International Studies Charter Middle School ranks #2 of 37 middle schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
International Studies Charter Middle School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120039007564 · Miami, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
320 enr · 24.6:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
International Studies Charter Middle School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
International Studies Charter 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 320
International Studies Charter Middle School
320 students
What this shows International Studies Charter Middle School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How International Studies Charter Middle School compares
International Studies Charter 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
White 23.4%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, International Studies Charter 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 International Studies Charter 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to International Studies Charter 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 (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about International Studies Charter Middle School
How many students attend International Studies Charter Middle School?
International Studies Charter Middle School has 320 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Studies Charter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at International Studies Charter Middle School is 24.6:1, which is 38% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International Studies Charter Middle School?
57.5% of students at International Studies Charter 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 Charter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at International Studies Charter Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International Studies Charter Middle School?
International Studies Charter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Charter Middle School rank among middle schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, International Studies Charter Middle School ranks #2 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 International Studies Charter 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.