- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Lauderdale, FL
Silver Lakes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Lakes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018002284
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Lakes Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in North Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Lakes Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Lakes Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in North Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018002284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Silver Lakes Middle School held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 120018002284 · North Lauderdale, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 19.7:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Silver Lakes Middle School held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Silver Lakes 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 729
Silver Lakes Middle School
729 students
What this shows Silver Lakes Middle School reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Lakes Middle School compares
Silver Lakes 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$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 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
White 3.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Silver Lakes Middle School is less 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 Silver Lakes 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 Silver Lakes 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 (~729 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Lakes Middle School
How many students attend Silver Lakes Middle School?
Silver Lakes Middle School has 729 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Lakes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Lakes Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Lakes Middle School?
75.3% of students at Silver Lakes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Lakes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Lakes Middle School is African American at 77.8% of enrollment, in North Lauderdale, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Lakes Middle School?
Silver Lakes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Silver Lakes Middle School rank among public schools in North Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Lakes Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in North Lauderdale, 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 North Lauderdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Silver Lakes 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.