- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Miami, FL
North Miami Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Miami Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039000573
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Miami Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in North Miami · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Miami Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Miami Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in North Miami, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
North Miami Middle School held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 120039000573 · North Miami, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 16.8:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
North Miami Middle School held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North Miami 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 724
North Miami Middle School
724 students
What this shows North Miami Middle School reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Miami Middle School compares
North Miami 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Florida - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 241 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 38 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
White 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, North Miami 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 Miami 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Miami 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 (~724 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Miami Middle School
How many students attend North Miami Middle School?
North Miami Middle School has 724 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 797 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Miami Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Miami Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% 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 North Miami Middle School?
66.5% of students at North Miami Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Miami Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Miami Middle School is African American at 78.5% of enrollment, in North Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Miami Middle School?
North Miami Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Miami Middle School rank among public schools in North Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, North Miami Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in North Miami, 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 Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides North Miami 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.