- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plantation, FL
Plantation Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Plantation Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018000183
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plantation Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 13
- public schools in Plantation · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Plantation Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plantation Middle School ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Plantation, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Plantation Middle School shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 120018000183 · Plantation, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 16.8:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Plantation Middle School shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Plantation 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 538
Plantation Middle School
538 students
What this shows Plantation Middle School reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plantation Middle School compares
Plantation Middle School 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Florida - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.1%
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 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
168
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
White 4.3%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Plantation Middle School is less 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 Plantation 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 | Higher 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 Plantation 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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plantation Middle School
How many students attend Plantation Middle School?
Plantation Middle School has 538 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plantation, FL. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plantation Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plantation Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% higher 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 Plantation Middle School?
69.8% of students at Plantation Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plantation Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Plantation Middle School is African American at 75.1% of enrollment, in Plantation, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plantation Middle School?
Plantation Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Plantation Middle School rank among public schools in Plantation?
By Resource Investment Index, Plantation Middle School ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Plantation, 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 Plantation on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Plantation 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.