- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miami, FL
Phoenix Academy of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Academy of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039008725Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Academy of Excellence earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #35 of 37
- middle schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 27
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Academy of Excellence ranks #35 of 37 middle schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Phoenix Academy of Excellence held near 20 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120039008725 · Miami, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
27 enr · 100.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Phoenix Academy of Excellence held near 20 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Phoenix Academy of Excellence 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 27
Phoenix Academy of Excellence
27 students
What this shows Phoenix Academy of Excellence reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix Academy of Excellence compares
Phoenix Academy of Excellence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 92% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
70.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
Largest group: African American at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Phoenix Academy of Excellence is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoenix Academy of Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Academy of Excellence'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.
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Academy of Excellence
How many students attend Phoenix Academy of Excellence?
Phoenix Academy of Excellence has 27 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 21 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phoenix Academy of Excellence?
100.0% of students at Phoenix Academy of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Academy of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Academy of Excellence is African American at 55.6% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Academy of Excellence?
Phoenix Academy of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Phoenix Academy of Excellence rank among middle schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Academy of Excellence ranks #35 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 Phoenix Academy of Excellence, 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.