- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sunrise Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018000161
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Fort Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Sunrise Middle School held near 1,238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120018000161 · Fort Lauderdale, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,141 enr · 18.1:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Sunrise Middle School held near 1,238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sunrise 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 1,141
Sunrise Middle School
1,141 students
What this shows Sunrise Middle School reports 1,141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise Middle School compares
Sunrise 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,141
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.9%
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
190
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
White 19.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Sunrise 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 Sunrise Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunrise 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 (~1,141 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Middle School
How many students attend Sunrise Middle School?
Sunrise Middle School has 1,141 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,242 (2022-23) → 1,238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunrise Middle School?
61.1% of students at Sunrise Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Middle School is African American at 48.4% of enrollment, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Middle School?
Sunrise Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Sunrise Middle School rank among middle schools in Fort Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fort Lauderdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Sunrise 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.