- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wellington, FL
Polo Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Polo Park 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 120150004412
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polo Park Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Wellington · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Polo Park Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polo Park Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Wellington, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150004412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Polo Park Middle School held near 1,163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 120150004412 · Wellington, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,122 enr · 17.8:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Polo Park Middle School held near 1,163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Polo Park 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 1,122
Polo Park Middle School
1,122 students
What this shows Polo Park Middle School reports 1,122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polo Park Middle School compares
Polo Park 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,122 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,122
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 62% in Florida - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
White 37.0%
African American 15.0%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Polo Park Middle School is more 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 Polo Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polo Park 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 (~1,122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Polo Park Middle School
How many students attend Polo Park Middle School?
Polo Park Middle School has 1,122 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wellington, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,156 (2022-23) → 1,163 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polo Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Polo Park Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Polo Park Middle School?
31.9% of students at Polo Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polo Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Polo Park Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment, in Wellington, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polo Park Middle School?
Polo Park 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 Polo Park Middle School rank among middle schools in Wellington?
By Resource Investment Index, Polo Park Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Wellington, 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 Wellington on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Polo Park 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.