- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homestead, FL
South Dade Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Dade Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039005838
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Dade Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #8 of 12
- elementary schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Dade Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Dade Middle School ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
South Dade Middle School held near 1,241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120039005838 · Homestead, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,304 enr · 18.9:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
South Dade Middle School held near 1,241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Dade 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 1,304
South Dade Middle School
1,304 students
What this shows South Dade Middle School reports 1,304 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Dade Middle School compares
South Dade 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,304 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,304
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
African American 10.1%
White 2.9%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, South Dade 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 South Dade 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 South Dade 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 elementary 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 (~1,304 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Dade Middle School
How many students attend South Dade Middle School?
South Dade Middle School has 1,304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,243 (2022-23) → 1,241 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Dade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Dade Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Dade Middle School?
73.0% of students at South Dade Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Dade Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Dade Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Dade Middle School?
South Dade Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 South Dade Middle School rank among elementary schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, South Dade Middle School ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Homestead, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Homestead on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides South Dade 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.