- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sunrise, FL
Westpine Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westpine Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018000145
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westpine Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 13
- public schools in Sunrise · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westpine Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westpine Middle School ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Sunrise, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-112 students YoY
Westpine Middle School shrank from 916 students in 2022-23 to 804 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-112 students YoY 120018000145 · Sunrise, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 17.4:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Westpine Middle School shrank from 916 students in 2022-23 to 804 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Westpine 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 730
Westpine Middle School
730 students
What this shows Westpine Middle School reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westpine Middle School compares
Westpine 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Florida - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.1%
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 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
199
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
White 8.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Westpine 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 Westpine 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 Westpine 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 (~730 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Westpine Middle School
How many students attend Westpine Middle School?
Westpine Middle School has 730 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sunrise, FL. CCD year-over-year: 916 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), down 112.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westpine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westpine Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Westpine Middle School?
59.9% of students at Westpine Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westpine Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westpine Middle School is African American at 55.3% of enrollment, in Sunrise, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westpine Middle School?
Westpine Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Westpine Middle School rank among public schools in Sunrise?
By Resource Investment Index, Westpine Middle School ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Sunrise, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sunrise on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Westpine 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.