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Driftwood Middle School

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Driftwood Middle School ranks 903 rd of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

903^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 26% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Driftwood Middle School in Hollywood, FL, serves 955 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Broward County School District, a mid-sized public school where 47% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Driftwood Middle School faces significant academic challenges, particularly in math and science, where proficiency rates are well below district and state averages. For example, only 24% of 8th graders are proficient in math, compared to 61% statewide, and just 27% are proficient in science, versus 52% statewide. However, the school shows a striking contrast with its advanced courses: students taking Algebra 1 achieve a 77% proficiency rate, outperforming both district and state averages. This suggests that while a small group of high-achieving students excels, the majority of students are not receiving the support they need. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with 33.1% of students missing too many days, a rate higher than nearby Pioneer Middle School (26.1%) and Pines Middle School (18.1%).

Despite spending $12,095 per student—more than many higher-performing neighbors like Pioneer Middle School ($9,717)—Driftwood’s performance has not improved. Interestingly, the school’s poverty rate has dropped sharply from 71% to 47% in two years, yet its state ranking has stagnated. This indicates that the school has not yet adapted its strategies to benefit from this change. On a positive note, Driftwood’s English Language Arts scores are closer to state averages, with 7th graders matching the state proficiency rate of 62%, offering a potential foundation for growth. Nearby Apollo Middle School, with a similar demographic profile, outperforms Driftwood in most subjects, suggesting that improvement is possible without major demographic shifts.

955

Students ?

19.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,095

Per pupil spending ?

47.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2751 N 70th Ter
Hollywood, FL 33024

(754) 323-3100

District: Broward

Students who attend Driftwood Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hollywood Hills High School

Feeder schools for Driftwood Middle School:

Elementary:	Davie Elementary School
	Driftwood Elementary School
	Sheridan Park Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.4%

African American:

19.8%

White:

13.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 50th percentile in 2016 → 26th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (51% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2016

!Science scores 25 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

903^rd of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 26%▼ down 24 pts since 2016

From top 50% (2016) to bottom 26% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

38^th of 48Middle Schools in the Broward

23^rd of 70Broward among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	30.5	903 of 1216	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	38.7	764 of 1205	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	25.8	920 of 1196	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.0	855 of 1177	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.6	779 of 1148	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.5	788 of 1136	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.7	596 of 1099	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.4	560 of 1035	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	42.2	592 of 1031	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	49.6	503 of 997	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	58.5	408 of 999	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.9	395 of 956	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.8	318 of 897	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.9	312 of 891	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	71.7	234 of 839	72.1%	★★★★☆
2009	64.9	279 of 780	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.4	295 of 740	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.7	285 of 736	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.6	296 of 675	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	62.1	236 of 602	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	63.1	225 of 593	62.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 177%+14 vs state

Biology 174%~ state avg

Geometry70%+14 vs state

Civics69%-8 vs state

English Language Arts56%-5 vs state

Math36%-23 vs state

Science27%-25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)				FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Driftwood Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2751 N 70th Ter	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 323-3100	955	49	19.4	47.2%	128 (13.4%)	189 (19.8%)	567 (59.4%)	37 (3.9%)	8 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	23 (2.4%)	30.5	903^rd of 1216 public middle schools	25.7%		38.7	764^th of 1205 public middle schools	36.6%	139	55.0	62.0	53.0		37.0	45.0	24.0	27.0	77.0	70.0	74.0	69.0	$12,095	$1,462	$10,633
Apollo Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	6800 Arthur St	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 323-2900	1,143	54	21.2	45.1%	91 (8.0%)	383 (33.5%)	588 (51.4%)	41 (3.6%)	5 (0.4%)	7 (0.6%)	28 (2.4%)	44.9	701^st of 1216 public middle schools	42.4%		42.6	713^th of 1205 public middle schools	40.8%	12	64.0	59.0	55.0		58.0	59.0	37.0	38.0	90.0	100.0	92.0	71.0	$10,994	$1,315	$9,678
Pioneer Middle School	Public	6-8	5350 SW 90th Ave	Cooper City	33328	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-4100	1,453	65	22.5	20.2%	599 (41.2%)	77 (5.3%)	605 (41.6%)	118 (8.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (3.6%)	83.3	149^th of 1216 public middle schools	87.7%		85.3	147^th of 1205 public middle schools	87.8%	2	86.0	77.0	72.0		91.0	84.0	80.0	59.0	99.0	99.0	97.0	87.0	$9,717	$591	$9,126
Pines Middle School	Public	6-8	200 N Douglas Rd	Pembroke Pines	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-4000	626	30	21.1	44.2%	43 (6.9%)	292 (46.6%)	261 (41.7%)	13 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.6%)	45.6	686^th of 1216 public middle schools	43.6%		37.4	779^th of 1205 public middle schools	35.4%	93	51.0	66.0	63.0	79.0	44.0	58.0	59.0	50.0	90.0	98.0	91.0	71.0	$13,358	$1,323	$12,036
Nova Middle School	Public	6-8	3602 College Ave	Davie	33314	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-3700	1,294	61	21.2	41.1%	98 (7.6%)	823 (63.6%)	267 (20.6%)	52 (4.0%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.5%)	44 (3.4%)	63.3	420^th of 1216 public middle schools	65.5%		67.4	352^nd of 1205 public middle schools	70.8%	68	67.0	73.0	67.0		63.0	74.0	37.0	53.0	83.0	95.0	91.0	81.0	$9,853	$1,064	$8,789
Championship Academy Of Distinction Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1100 Hillcrest Dr	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 924-8006	242	0	17.5	12.8%	27 (11.2%)	63 (26.0%)	148 (61.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	30.8	900^th of 1216 public middle schools	26.0%		23	963^rd of 1205 public middle schools	20.1%	63	44.0	58.0	56.0		43.0	47.0	36.0	31.0	77.0		95.0	58.0	$10,225	$444	$9,781
Somerset Preparatory Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	9300 Pembroke Rd	Miramar	33025	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 435-1570	363	0	112.3	60.3%	4 (1.1%)	287 (79.1%)	65 (17.9%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	49.3	632^nd of 1216 public middle schools	48.0%		56	511^th of 1205 public middle schools	57.6%	121	68.0	72.0	57.0		26.0	67.0	33.0	8.0	61.0	70.0	66.0	63.0	$9,585	$401	$9,184
Seminole Middle School	Public	6-8	6200 SW 16th St	Plantation	33317	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-4200	1,014	54	18.7	33.1%	212 (20.9%)	387 (38.2%)	342 (33.7%)	27 (2.7%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	39 (3.8%)	52	593^rd of 1216 public middle schools	51.2%		51.3	576^th of 1205 public middle schools	52.2%	17	64.0	67.0	62.0		56.0	59.0	38.0	48.0	66.0	97.0	93.0	72.0	$11,460	$1,196	$10,263
New River Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3100 Riverland Rd	Fort Lauderdale	33312	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 323-3600	1,566	68	23.0	45.0%	234 (14.9%)	356 (22.7%)	905 (57.8%)	19 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (3.3%)	39.2	789^th of 1216 public middle schools	35.1%		34.8	822^nd of 1205 public middle schools	31.8%	33	59.0	60.0	49.0		50.0	57.0	40.0	39.0	90.0	95.0	99.0	67.0	$9,963	$1,735	$8,229
Attucks Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3500 N 22nd Ave	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 323-3000	632	35	18.0	47.0%	66 (10.4%)	269 (42.6%)	270 (42.7%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	28.9	927^th of 1216 public middle schools	23.8%		29	898^th of 1205 public middle schools	25.5%	29	43.0	57.0	51.0		35.0	42.0	36.0	42.0	89.0	89.0	93.0	70.0	$13,934	$1,734	$12,201

Frequently Asked Questions about Driftwood Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Driftwood Middle School?

Students at Driftwood Middle School are 59% Hispanic, 20% African American, 13% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Driftwood Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 955 students attended Driftwood Middle School.

Is Driftwood Middle School a good school?

Driftwood Middle School ranks 903^rd of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Driftwood Middle School attend?

Students who attend Driftwood Middle School usually go on to attend Hollywood Hills High School

What district is Driftwood Middle School in?

Broward

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