- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Palm Beach, FL
Jeaga Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jeaga Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150004122
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeaga Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in West Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jeaga Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jeaga Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in West Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150004122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-79 students YoY
Jeaga Middle School shrank from 941 students in 2022-23 to 862 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-79 students YoY 120150004122 · West Palm Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
862 enr · 19.2:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Jeaga Middle School shrank from 941 students in 2022-23 to 862 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jeaga Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 862
Jeaga Middle School
862 students
What this shows Jeaga Middle School reports 862 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jeaga Middle School compares
Jeaga 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Florida - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$14,024
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 286 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
African American 44.8%
White 5.8%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Jeaga Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jeaga Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jeaga Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~862 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jeaga Middle School
How many students attend Jeaga Middle School?
Jeaga Middle School has 862 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Palm Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 941 (2022-23) → 862 (2023-24), down 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeaga Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeaga Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jeaga Middle School?
77.3% of students at Jeaga Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeaga Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jeaga Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in West Palm Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeaga Middle School?
Jeaga Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Jeaga Middle School rank among middle schools in West Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Jeaga Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Jeaga Middle School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.