- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pembroke Pines, FL
Walter C. Young Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Walter C. Young Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018002703
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter C. Young Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Pembroke Pines · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter C. Young Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter C. Young Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Pembroke Pines, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018002703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Walter C. Young Middle School shrank from 873 students in 2022-23 to 820 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 120018002703 · Pembroke Pines, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 15.4:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Walter C. Young Middle School shrank from 873 students in 2022-23 to 820 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Walter C. Young 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 691
Walter C. Young Middle School
691 students
What this shows Walter C. Young Middle School reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter C. Young Middle School compares
Walter C. Young 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Florida - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.1%
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 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.8%
African American 34.0%
White 8.8%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Walter C. Young 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 Walter C. Young 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 Walter C. Young 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 (~691 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter C. Young Middle School
How many students attend Walter C. Young Middle School?
Walter C. Young Middle School has 691 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pembroke Pines, FL. CCD year-over-year: 873 (2022-23) → 820 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter C. Young Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter C. Young Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% 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 Walter C. Young Middle School?
48.1% of students at Walter C. Young Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter C. Young Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Walter C. Young Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in Pembroke Pines, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter C. Young Middle School?
Walter C. Young Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Walter C. Young Middle School rank among middle schools in Pembroke Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter C. Young Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Pembroke Pines, 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 Pembroke Pines on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Walter C. Young 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.