- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miami, FL
Shenandoah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shenandoah 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 120039000582
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shenandoah Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #14 of 37
- middle schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shenandoah Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shenandoah Middle School ranks #14 of 37 middle schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Shenandoah Middle School held near 1,239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-57 students YoY 120039000582 · Miami, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,231 enr · 19.5:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Shenandoah Middle School held near 1,239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Shenandoah Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 1,231
Shenandoah Middle School
1,231 students
What this shows Shenandoah Middle School reports 1,231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shenandoah Middle School compares
Shenandoah 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,231 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,231
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Florida - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$13,138
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.6%
African American 11.8%
White 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Shenandoah Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shenandoah Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shenandoah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~1,231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shenandoah Middle School
How many students attend Shenandoah Middle School?
Shenandoah Middle School has 1,231 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,296 (2022-23) → 1,239 (2023-24), nearly flat (-57).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shenandoah Middle School?
68.4% of students at Shenandoah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shenandoah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shenandoah Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.6% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shenandoah Middle School?
Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah Middle School rank among middle schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Shenandoah Middle School ranks #14 of 37 middle schools in Miami, 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 Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Shenandoah Middle School, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.