- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Davie, FL
Nova Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nova Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018000236
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nova Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 16
- public schools in Davie · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Nova Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nova Middle School ranks #9 of 16 public schools in Davie, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Nova Middle School held near 1,316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 61.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 120018000236 · Davie, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,294 enr · 21.2:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Nova Middle School held near 1,316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE held 61.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Nova 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 1,294
Nova Middle School
1,294 students
What this shows Nova Middle School reports 1,294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nova Middle School compares
Nova 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,294 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,294
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.3%
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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
244
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
White 7.6%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Nova 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 Nova Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 Nova 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 (~1,294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nova Middle School
How many students attend Nova Middle School?
Nova Middle School has 1,294 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Davie, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,284 (2022-23) → 1,316 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova Middle School is 21.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nova Middle School?
61.5% of students at Nova Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nova Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nova Middle School is African American at 63.6% of enrollment, in Davie, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nova Middle School?
Nova Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Nova Middle School rank among public schools in Davie?
By Resource Investment Index, Nova Middle School ranks #9 of 16 public schools in Davie, 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 Davie on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Nova 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.