- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plantation, FL
Seminole Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Seminole 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 120018000263
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seminole 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
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Seminole Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole Middle School ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Plantation, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Seminole Middle School held near 1,068 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120018000263 · Plantation, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,014 enr · 18.4:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Seminole Middle School held near 1,068 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Seminole 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 1,014
Seminole Middle School
1,014 students
What this shows Seminole Middle School reports 1,014 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seminole Middle School compares
Seminole 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,014
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
235
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
White 20.9%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Seminole 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 Seminole 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 Seminole 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 (~1,014 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seminole Middle School
How many students attend Seminole Middle School?
Seminole Middle School has 1,014 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plantation, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,072 (2022-23) → 1,068 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminole Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seminole Middle School?
49.0% of students at Seminole Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seminole Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Seminole Middle School is African American at 38.2% of enrollment, in Plantation, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seminole Middle School?
Seminole 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 Seminole Middle School rank among public schools in Plantation?
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole 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 Seminole 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.