- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School grew from 816 students in 2022-23 to 864 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 120018000250 · Lauderdale Lakes, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 16.1:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School grew from 816 students in 2022-23 to 864 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lauderdale Lakes 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 726
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
726 students
What this shows Lauderdale Lakes Middle School reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lauderdale Lakes Middle School compares
Lauderdale Lakes 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~726 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 816 (2022-23) → 864 (2023-24), up 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.