Enrollment
726
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lauderdale Lakes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018000250
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Lauderdale Lakes · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lauderdale Lakes Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Lauderdale Lakes, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lauderdale Lakes Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, enrolling 726 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 77.1% of students qualify for free meals, 48% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 726 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 738 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #78, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 241 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 726 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside Lauderdale Lakes Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lauderdale Lakes Middle School compares
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 48% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Florida - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$11,419
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
186
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
White 1.5%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Lauderdale Lakes Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Lauderdale Lakes Middle School.
$11,419
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lauderdale Lakes 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 Lauderdale Lakes Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~726 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
How many students attend Lauderdale Lakes Middle School?
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School has 726 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lauderdale Lakes, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lauderdale Lakes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lauderdale Lakes Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Lauderdale Lakes Middle School?
77.1% of students at Lauderdale Lakes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lauderdale Lakes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lauderdale Lakes Middle School is African American at 77.8% of enrollment, in Lauderdale Lakes, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lauderdale Lakes Middle School?
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lauderdale Lakes Middle School rank among public schools in Lauderdale Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Lauderdale Lakes Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Lauderdale Lakes, 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 Lauderdale Lakes on the city page.
Is Lauderdale Lakes Middle School a good school?
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Lauderdale Lakes 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.
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