- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenacres, FL
Tradewinds Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tradewinds Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150004021
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tradewinds Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Greenacres · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tradewinds Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tradewinds Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Greenacres, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150004021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Tradewinds Middle School shrank from 912 students in 2022-23 to 852 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 120150004021 · Greenacres, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
816 enr · 16.3:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Tradewinds Middle School shrank from 912 students in 2022-23 to 852 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tradewinds Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 816
Tradewinds Middle School
816 students
What this shows Tradewinds Middle School reports 816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tradewinds Middle School compares
Tradewinds Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
816
Bigger than 86% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 48% in Florida - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$14,024
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
African American 39.5%
White 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Tradewinds Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tradewinds Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tradewinds Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~816 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tradewinds Middle School
How many students attend Tradewinds Middle School?
Tradewinds Middle School has 816 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenacres, FL. CCD year-over-year: 912 (2022-23) → 852 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tradewinds Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tradewinds Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% higher 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 Tradewinds Middle School?
73.0% of students at Tradewinds Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tradewinds Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tradewinds Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Greenacres, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tradewinds Middle School?
Tradewinds Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Tradewinds Middle School rank among middle schools in Greenacres?
By Resource Investment Index, Tradewinds Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Greenacres, 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 Greenacres on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Tradewinds Middle School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.