- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
The Seed School of Miami
Federal NCES profile for The Seed School of Miami, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039008345Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Seed School of Miami earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools.
- #129 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
The Seed School of Miami has class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Seed School of Miami ranks #129 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
The Seed School of Miami held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120039008345 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
232 enr · 8.6:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
The Seed School of Miami held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Seed School of Miami 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 232
The Seed School of Miami
232 students
What this shows The Seed School of Miami reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Seed School of Miami compares
The Seed School of Miami 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 52% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 5% in Florida - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
White 3.4%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, The Seed School of Miami is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Seed School of Miami 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Seed School of Miami'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 other 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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Seed School of Miami
How many students attend The Seed School of Miami?
The Seed School of Miami has 232 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Seed School of Miami?
The student-teacher ratio at The Seed School of Miami is 8.6:1, which is 52% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Seed School of Miami?
77.9% of students at The Seed School of Miami are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Seed School of Miami?
The largest demographic group at The Seed School of Miami is African American at 78.9% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Seed School of Miami?
The Seed School of Miami has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Seed School of Miami rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, The Seed School of Miami ranks #129 of 161 schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides The Seed School of Miami, 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.