- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Miami, FL
South Miami Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Miami 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 120039000584
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Miami Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in South Miami · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Florida
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Miami Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Miami Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in South Miami, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
South Miami Middle School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 120039000584 · South Miami, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 20:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
South Miami Middle School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Miami 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 720
South Miami Middle School
720 students
What this shows South Miami Middle School reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Miami Middle School compares
South Miami 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 720 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.5%
African American 9.3%
White 7.1%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, South Miami 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 Miami Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Miami 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 (~720 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Miami Middle School
How many students attend South Miami Middle School?
South Miami Middle School has 720 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Miami Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Miami Middle School is 20:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Miami Middle School?
39.9% of students at South Miami Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Miami Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Miami Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment, in South Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Miami Middle School?
South Miami 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 South Miami Middle School rank among public schools in South Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, South Miami Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in South Miami, 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 South Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides South Miami 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.