- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakland Park, FL
James S. Rickards Middle School
Federal NCES profile for James S. Rickards 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 120018002802
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James S. Rickards Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Oakland Park · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
James S. Rickards Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James S. Rickards Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Oakland Park, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
James S. Rickards Middle School held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 120018002802 · Oakland Park, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 17.9:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
James S. Rickards Middle School held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
James S. Rickards 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 770
James S. Rickards Middle School
770 students
What this shows James S. Rickards Middle School reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How James S. Rickards Middle School compares
James S. Rickards 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Florida - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
African American 25.5%
White 9.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, James S. Rickards 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 James S. Rickards Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James S. Rickards 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 (~770 students)
Frequently asked questions about James S. Rickards Middle School
How many students attend James S. Rickards Middle School?
James S. Rickards Middle School has 770 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakland Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 755 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James S. Rickards Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James S. Rickards Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James S. Rickards Middle School?
72.6% of students at James S. Rickards Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James S. Rickards Middle School?
The largest demographic group at James S. Rickards Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Oakland Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James S. Rickards Middle School?
James S. Rickards 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 James S. Rickards Middle School rank among public schools in Oakland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, James S. Rickards Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Oakland Park, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oakland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides James S. Rickards 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.