- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Silver Trail Middle School held near 1,249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 120018002981 · Southwest Ranches, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,187 enr · 21.6:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Silver Trail Middle School held near 1,249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Silver Trail 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 1,187
Silver Trail Middle School
1,187 students
What this shows Silver Trail Middle School reports 1,187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Trail Middle School compares
Silver Trail 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~1,187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,269 (2022-23) → 1,249 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.