- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miami, FL
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Palm Glades Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039007797Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #16 of 37
- middle schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Glades Preparatory Academy ranks #16 of 37 middle schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-15.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 120039007797 · Miami, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
219 enr · 18.3:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-15.0%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy 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 219
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy
219 students
What this shows Palm Glades Preparatory Academy reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Glades Preparatory Academy compares
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.5%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 219 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.6%
African American 19.6%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Palm Glades Preparatory Academy 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 Palm Glades Preparatory Academy 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 Palm Glades Preparatory Academy'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 (~219 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Glades Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Palm Glades Preparatory Academy?
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy has 219 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Glades Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Glades Preparatory Academy is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Glades Preparatory Academy?
74.1% of students at Palm Glades Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Glades Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Palm Glades Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Glades Preparatory Academy?
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Palm Glades Preparatory Academy rank among middle schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Glades Preparatory Academy ranks #16 of 37 middle schools in Miami, 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 on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Palm Glades Preparatory Academy, 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.