- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hollywood, FL
Mcnicol Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcnicol Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018000177
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcnicol Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Hollywood · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcnicol Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnicol Middle School ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Hollywood, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Mcnicol Middle School shrank from 643 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 120018000177 · Hollywood, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 15.3:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Mcnicol Middle School shrank from 643 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mcnicol 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 580
Mcnicol Middle School
580 students
What this shows Mcnicol Middle School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcnicol Middle School compares
Mcnicol 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 52% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
195
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
White 2.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Mcnicol 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 Mcnicol 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 Mcnicol 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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcnicol Middle School
How many students attend Mcnicol Middle School?
Mcnicol Middle School has 580 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hollywood, FL. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnicol Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcnicol Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Mcnicol Middle School?
79.0% of students at Mcnicol Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcnicol Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcnicol Middle School is African American at 66.6% of enrollment, in Hollywood, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcnicol Middle School?
Mcnicol Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Mcnicol Middle School rank among middle schools in Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnicol Middle School ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Hollywood, 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 Hollywood on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Mcnicol 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.