- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hialeah, FL
Palm Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Palm Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039000574
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Springs Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Hialeah · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Springs Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Springs Middle School ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Hialeah, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Palm Springs Middle School held near 794 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 120039000574 · Hialeah, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 13.2:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Palm Springs Middle School held near 794 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm Springs 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 698
Palm Springs Middle School
698 students
What this shows Palm Springs Middle School reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Springs Middle School compares
Palm Springs 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.0%
African American 2.6%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs 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 (~698 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Springs Middle School
How many students attend Palm Springs Middle School?
Palm Springs Middle School has 698 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hialeah, FL. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 794 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Springs Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% 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 Palm Springs Middle School?
65.9% of students at Palm Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Palm Springs Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment, in Hialeah, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Springs Middle School?
Palm Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Springs Middle School rank among middle schools in Hialeah?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Springs Middle School ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Hialeah, 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 Hialeah on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Palm Springs 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.