Enrollment
373
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Lauderdale, FL
North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018005458Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in North Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle ranks #1 of 10 public schools in North Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018005458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle
North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in North Lauderdale, Florida, enrolling 373 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 88% of Florida schools and 31% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 373 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 525 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 27/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle.
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 North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle compares
North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 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 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
White 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle 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 North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle.
$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 North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle'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 (~373 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle
How many students attend North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle?
North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle has 373 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Lauderdale, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle is 23.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle?
63.4% of students at North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle is African American at 84.5% of enrollment, in North Lauderdale, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle?
North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle rank among public schools in North Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle ranks #1 of 10 public schools in North Lauderdale, 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 North Lauderdale on the city page.
Is North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle a good school?
North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle, 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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