- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palmetto, FL
Just for Girls Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Just for Girls Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120123001839
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Just for Girls Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Palmetto · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Florida
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Just for Girls Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Just for Girls Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Palmetto, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Just for Girls Middle School grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120123001839 · Palmetto, FL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
33 enr · 11:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Just for Girls Middle School grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Just for Girls Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- This school 33
Just for Girls Middle School
33 students
What this shows Just for Girls Middle School reports 33 students on the CCD universe file.
How Just for Girls Middle School compares
Just for Girls 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 65% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 33 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
33
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.6%
White 18.2%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Just for Girls Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Just for Girls Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Just for Girls Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~33 students)
Frequently asked questions about Just for Girls Middle School
How many students attend Just for Girls Middle School?
Just for Girls Middle School has 33 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palmetto, FL. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Just for Girls Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Just for Girls Middle School is 11:1, which is 38% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Just for Girls Middle School?
85.7% of students at Just for Girls Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Just for Girls Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Just for Girls Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment, in Palmetto, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Just for Girls Middle School?
Just for Girls Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Just for Girls Middle School rank among middle schools in Palmetto?
By Resource Investment Index, Just for Girls Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Palmetto, 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 Palmetto on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Just for Girls Middle School, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.