- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Worth, FL
Woodlands Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodlands Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150003010
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlands Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 16
- public schools in Lake Worth · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodlands Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlands Middle School ranks #1 of 16 public schools in Lake Worth, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150003010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-309 students YoY
Woodlands Middle School shrank from 1,551 students in 2022-23 to 1,242 in 2023-24 (-19.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-309 students YoY 120150003010 · Lake Worth, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,307 enr · 16.1:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Woodlands Middle School shrank from 1,551 students in 2022-23 to 1,242 in 2023-24 (-19.9%). Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Woodlands 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
Woodlands Middle School
1,307 students
What this shows Woodlands Middle School reports 1,307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodlands Middle School compares
Woodlands 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,307 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,307
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Florida - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 170 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
White 29.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 32.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Woodlands 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 Woodlands Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodlands 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 (~1,307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodlands Middle School
How many students attend Woodlands Middle School?
Woodlands Middle School has 1,307 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Worth, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,551 (2022-23) → 1,242 (2023-24), down 309.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlands Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlands Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Woodlands Middle School?
38.9% of students at Woodlands Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlands Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodlands Middle School is African American at 32.2% of enrollment, in Lake Worth, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlands Middle School?
Woodlands Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Woodlands Middle School rank among public schools in Lake Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlands Middle School ranks #1 of 16 public schools in Lake Worth, 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 Lake Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Woodlands 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.