Enrollment
1,087
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pompano Beach, FL
Pompano Beach Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pompano Beach Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018000142
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pompano Beach Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- #11 of 23
- public schools in Pompano Beach · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pompano Beach Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pompano Beach Middle School ranks #11 of 23 public schools in Pompano Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pompano Beach Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pompano Beach Middle School
Pompano Beach Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Pompano Beach, Florida, enrolling 1,087 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,087 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 567 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #272.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside Pompano Beach Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pompano Beach Middle School compares
Pompano Beach Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,087
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$11,419
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
White 16.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Pompano Beach Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Pompano Beach Middle School.
$11,419
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pompano Beach 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 Pompano Beach Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,087 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pompano Beach Middle School
How many students attend Pompano Beach Middle School?
Pompano Beach Middle School has 1,087 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pompano Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pompano Beach Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pompano Beach Middle School is 20.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pompano Beach Middle School?
69.4% of students at Pompano Beach Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pompano Beach Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pompano Beach Middle School is African American at 47.0% of enrollment, in Pompano Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pompano Beach Middle School?
Pompano Beach Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pompano Beach Middle School rank among public schools in Pompano Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Pompano Beach Middle School ranks #11 of 23 public schools in Pompano Beach, 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 Pompano Beach on the city page.
Is Pompano Beach Middle School a good school?
Pompano Beach Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Pompano Beach 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.
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