- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
New River Middle School held near 1,589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 73.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120018000210 · Fort Lauderdale, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,566 enr · 21.5:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
New River Middle School held near 1,589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 73.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
New River 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 1,566
New River Middle School
1,566 students
What this shows New River Middle School reports 1,566 students on the CCD universe file.
How New River Middle School compares
New River Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~1,566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,587 (2022-23) → 1,589 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.