- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palmetto Bay, FL
Southwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039000583
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwood Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Palmetto Bay · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwood Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwood Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Palmetto Bay, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Southwood Middle School held near 1,084 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 120039000583 · Palmetto Bay, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,063 enr · 20.8:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Southwood Middle School held near 1,084 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Southwood 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 1,063
Southwood Middle School
1,063 students
What this shows Southwood Middle School reports 1,063 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwood Middle School compares
Southwood 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,063 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,063
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.6%
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 354 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 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
African American 16.8%
White 16.0%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Southwood Middle School is more 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 Southwood 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 Southwood 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 (~1,063 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwood Middle School
How many students attend Southwood Middle School?
Southwood Middle School has 1,063 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palmetto Bay, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,098 (2022-23) → 1,084 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwood Middle School is 20.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwood Middle School?
39.3% of students at Southwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southwood Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Palmetto Bay, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwood Middle School?
Southwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Southwood Middle School rank among public schools in Palmetto Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwood Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Palmetto Bay, 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 Miami-Dade?
Besides Southwood 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.