- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lantana, FL
Lantana Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lantana Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150001521
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lantana Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Lantana · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lantana Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lantana Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Lantana, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Lantana Middle School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 120150001521 · Lantana, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
819 enr · 15.8:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Lantana Middle School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lantana 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 819
Lantana Middle School
819 students
What this shows Lantana Middle School reports 819 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lantana Middle School compares
Lantana 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Florida - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
African American 40.4%
White 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Lantana Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lantana Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lantana 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 (~819 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lantana Middle School
How many students attend Lantana Middle School?
Lantana Middle School has 819 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lantana, FL. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lantana Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lantana Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Lantana Middle School?
77.8% of students at Lantana Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lantana Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lantana Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Lantana, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lantana Middle School?
Lantana Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Lantana Middle School rank among public schools in Lantana?
By Resource Investment Index, Lantana Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Lantana, 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 Lantana on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Lantana 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.