Enrollment
965
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miramar, FL
New Renaissance Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Renaissance Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018003821
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Renaissance Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Miramar · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Renaissance Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Renaissance Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Miramar, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Renaissance Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Renaissance Middle School
New Renaissance Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Miramar, Florida, enrolling 965 students.
At 16.6:1, 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 965 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 667 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #220.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.7% 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.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside New Renaissance 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 New Renaissance Middle School compares
New Renaissance 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 965 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
965
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 51% in Florida - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.7%
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 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 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Asian 2.9%
White 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, New Renaissance 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 New Renaissance 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 New Renaissance 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 New Renaissance 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 (~965 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about New Renaissance Middle School
How many students attend New Renaissance Middle School?
New Renaissance Middle School has 965 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miramar, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Renaissance Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Renaissance Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 New Renaissance Middle School?
70.6% of students at New Renaissance Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Renaissance Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Renaissance Middle School is African American at 69.6% of enrollment, in Miramar, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Renaissance Middle School?
New Renaissance Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 New Renaissance Middle School rank among middle schools in Miramar?
By Resource Investment Index, New Renaissance Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Miramar, 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 Miramar on the city page.
Is New Renaissance Middle School a good school?
New Renaissance Middle School earns 35/100 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 New Renaissance 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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