Enrollment
1,566
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Lauderdale, FL
New River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018000210
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New River Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Fort Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
New River Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New River Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New River Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at New River Middle School
New River Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, enrolling 1,566 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,566 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 278 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #215, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 522 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% 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.
Discipline events run high: 449 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,566 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside New River 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 River Middle School compares
New River 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,566 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,566
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$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 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
326
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
African American 22.7%
White 14.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, New River Middle School is more 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 River 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 River Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 River 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 (~1,566 students)
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Frequently asked questions about New River Middle School
How many students attend New River Middle School?
New River Middle School has 1,566 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New River Middle School is 21.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New River Middle School?
67.1% of students at New River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New River Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New River Middle School?
New River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 River Middle School rank among middle schools in Fort Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, New River Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale on the city page.
Is New River Middle School a good school?
New River Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. 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 River 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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