- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miami Gardens, FL
North Dade Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Dade Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039000572
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Dade Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Miami Gardens · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Dade Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Dade Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Miami Gardens, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
North Dade Middle School shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 120039000572 · Miami Gardens, FL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 13.1:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
North Dade Middle School shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North Dade 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 327
North Dade Middle School
327 students
What this shows North Dade Middle School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Dade Middle School compares
North Dade 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Florida - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.6%
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 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 0.6%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, North Dade 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 North Dade Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Dade 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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Dade Middle School
How many students attend North Dade Middle School?
North Dade Middle School has 327 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miami Gardens, FL. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Dade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Dade Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% lower 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 North Dade Middle School?
77.6% of students at North Dade Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Dade Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Dade Middle School is African American at 75.2% of enrollment, in Miami Gardens, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Dade Middle School?
North Dade Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 North Dade Middle School rank among middle schools in Miami Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, North Dade Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Miami Gardens, 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 Miami Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides North Dade 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.