- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miami Beach, FL
Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039000570
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Miami Beach · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Miami Beach, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School shrank from 918 students in 2022-23 to 863 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 120039000570 · Miami Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
893 enr · 24.1:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School shrank from 918 students in 2022-23 to 863 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 893
Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School
893 students
What this shows Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School reports 893 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School compares
Miami Beach Nautilus 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 893 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
893
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$13,138
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.2%
White 24.9%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~893 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School
How many students attend Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School?
Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School has 893 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miami Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 918 (2022-23) → 863 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School is 24.1:1, which is 35% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School?
41.9% of students at Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment, in Miami Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School?
Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School rank among public schools in Miami Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Miami Beach, 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 Miami Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.