- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palm Springs, 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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150001510
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Springs Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Palm Springs · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Springs Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Springs Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Palm Springs, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Palm Springs Middle School held near 1,470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 90.3 → 90.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 120150001510 · Palm Springs, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,397 enr · 15.5:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Palm Springs Middle School held near 1,470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE held 90.3 → 90.5 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 I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school
Palm Springs Middle School
1,397 students
What this shows Palm Springs Middle School reports 1,397 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,397 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,397
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Florida - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$14,024
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.1%
African American 18.8%
White 7.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Palm Springs Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 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 I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar 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
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~1,397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Springs Middle School
How many students attend Palm Springs Middle School?
Palm Springs Middle School has 1,397 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palm Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,521 (2022-23) → 1,470 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Springs Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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?
70.5% 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 70.1% of enrollment, in Palm Springs, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Springs Middle School?
Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs Middle School rank among public schools in Palm Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Springs Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Palm Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Palm Springs Middle School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.