- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coconut Creek, FL
Lyons Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lyons Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018004314
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyons Creek Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Coconut Creek · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyons Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Creek Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Coconut Creek, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018004314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-193 students YoY
Lyons Creek Middle School shrank from 1,757 students in 2022-23 to 1,564 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 82.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-193 students YoY 120018004314 · Coconut Creek, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,469 enr · 17.9:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Lyons Creek Middle School shrank from 1,757 students in 2022-23 to 1,564 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 82.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lyons Creek 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 1,469
Lyons Creek Middle School
1,469 students
What this shows Lyons Creek Middle School reports 1,469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyons Creek Middle School compares
Lyons Creek 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,469 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,469
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Florida - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.1%
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 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
304
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
African American 27.0%
White 25.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Lyons Creek Middle School is more 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 Lyons Creek 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyons Creek 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 (~1,469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyons Creek Middle School
How many students attend Lyons Creek Middle School?
Lyons Creek Middle School has 1,469 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Coconut Creek, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,757 (2022-23) → 1,564 (2023-24), down 193.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyons Creek Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyons Creek Middle School?
51.8% of students at Lyons Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyons Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lyons Creek Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment, in Coconut Creek, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyons Creek Middle School?
Lyons Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Lyons Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Coconut Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Creek Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Coconut Creek, 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 Coconut Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Lyons Creek 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.