Enrollment
1,187
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Southwest Ranches, FL
Silver Trail Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Trail Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018002981
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Trail Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Southwest Ranches · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Trail Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Trail Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Southwest Ranches, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018002981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silver Trail Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silver Trail Middle School
Silver Trail Middle School is a large middle school in Southwest Ranches, Florida, enrolling 1,187 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,187 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 527 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #245.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (17%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 Silver Trail 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 Silver Trail Middle School compares
Silver Trail 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,187 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,187
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
161
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 59.7%
White 17.0%
African American 14.2%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Silver Trail 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 Silver Trail 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 Silver Trail Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Trail 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 (~1,187 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Trail Middle School
How many students attend Silver Trail Middle School?
Silver Trail Middle School has 1,187 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Southwest Ranches, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Trail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Trail Middle School is 21.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Trail Middle School?
32.9% of students at Silver Trail Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Trail Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Trail Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment, in Southwest Ranches, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Trail Middle School?
Silver Trail Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Silver Trail Middle School rank among public schools in Southwest Ranches?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Trail Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Southwest Ranches, 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 Southwest Ranches on the city page.
Is Silver Trail Middle School a good school?
Silver Trail Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Silver Trail 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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