- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coral Springs, FL
Sawgrass Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sawgrass Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018003030
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sawgrass Springs Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Coral Springs · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sawgrass Springs Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sawgrass Springs Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Coral Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018003030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Sawgrass Springs Middle School shrank from 1,073 students in 2022-23 to 1,012 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 120018003030 · Coral Springs, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
946 enr · 18.5:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Sawgrass Springs Middle School shrank from 1,073 students in 2022-23 to 1,012 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sawgrass Springs 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 946
Sawgrass Springs Middle School
946 students
What this shows Sawgrass Springs Middle School reports 946 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sawgrass Springs Middle School compares
Sawgrass Springs 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 946 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
946
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Florida - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
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 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
184
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
African American 35.4%
White 17.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Sawgrass Springs Middle School is more 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 Sawgrass Springs 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sawgrass Springs 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 (~946 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sawgrass Springs Middle School
How many students attend Sawgrass Springs Middle School?
Sawgrass Springs Middle School has 946 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Coral Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,073 (2022-23) → 1,012 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sawgrass Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sawgrass Springs Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sawgrass Springs Middle School?
51.2% of students at Sawgrass Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sawgrass Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sawgrass Springs Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.4% of enrollment, in Coral Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sawgrass Springs Middle School?
Sawgrass Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Sawgrass Springs Middle School rank among middle schools in Coral Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Sawgrass Springs Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Coral Springs, 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 Coral Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Sawgrass Springs 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.