- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Lauderdale, FL
William Dandy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William Dandy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018000222
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Dandy Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Fort Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 82.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William Dandy Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Dandy Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-103 students YoY
William Dandy Middle School shrank from 784 students in 2022-23 to 681 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-103 students YoY 120018000222 · Fort Lauderdale, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 13.8:1 · 82.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
William Dandy Middle School shrank from 784 students in 2022-23 to 681 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
William Dandy 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 620
William Dandy Middle School
620 students
What this shows William Dandy Middle School reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Dandy Middle School compares
William Dandy 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.3% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Florida - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.2%
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 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
242
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
White 0.8%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, William Dandy Middle School is less 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 William Dandy 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Dandy 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 (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Dandy Middle School
How many students attend William Dandy Middle School?
William Dandy Middle School has 620 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 784 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), down 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Dandy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Dandy Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% 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 William Dandy Middle School?
82.3% of students at William Dandy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Dandy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William Dandy Middle School is African American at 91.3% of enrollment, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Dandy Middle School?
William Dandy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 William Dandy Middle School rank among middle schools in Fort Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, William Dandy Middle School ranks #1 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 William Dandy 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.