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Apollo Middle School

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Apollo Middle School ranks 701 st of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

701^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 42% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Apollo Middle School in Hollywood, FL, serves 1,143 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Broward County Public School District, which ranks in the 67th percentile statewide.

Apollo Middle School presents a striking contrast in student performance. On one hand, it excels in advanced coursework, achieving a 100% proficiency rate in Geometry and 92% in Biology 1 on End-of-Course exams—scores that rival or exceed those at top-performing nearby schools like Pioneer Middle School. On the other hand, the school struggles significantly with standard grade-level assessments, with only 37% of 8th graders proficient in math and 38% in science. These scores are among the lowest in the area and well below district and state averages. This creates a "tale of two schools" dynamic, where advanced students thrive while the general student body faces challenges. A key factor is chronic absenteeism, which stands at 32.9%—nearly double that of Pines Middle School (18.1%), a school with a similar percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch (45% vs. 44%). Pines outperforms Apollo in nearly every standard assessment, suggesting that attendance is a major driver of Apollo's core academic struggles.

Despite these challenges, there are positive signs. English Language Arts proficiency has shown consistent improvement over the past three years, with 6th grade scores rising from 49% to 64%. The school's per-student spending ($10,994) is in the middle of the pack compared to nearby schools, and its student-teacher ratio (21.2) is average, indicating resources are not the primary issue. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch has dropped dramatically from 71% to 45% in just two years, signaling a rapid demographic shift. For parents, Apollo offers a strong advanced program for high-achieving students, but the school's overall performance is hindered by high absenteeism and a significant gap between its advanced and general student populations.

1,143

Students ?

21.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,994

Per pupil spending ?

45.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6800 Arthur St
Hollywood, FL 33024

(754) 323-2900

District: Broward

Students who attend Apollo Middle School usually attend:

High:

McArthur High School

Feeder schools for Apollo Middle School:

Elementary:	Hollywood Park Elementary School
	Pembroke Pines Elementary School
	West Hollywood Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.4%

African American:

33.5%

White:

8.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 40th percentile in 2016 → 42nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Science scores 14 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

701^st of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 42%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

29^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	44.9	701 of 1216	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.6	713 of 1205	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.1	709 of 1196	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.5	720 of 1177	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.5	780 of 1148	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.3	751 of 1136	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.6	692 of 1099	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.8	606 of 1035	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	42.2	594 of 1031	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.8	595 of 997	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	47.9	520 of 999	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	55.0	425 of 956	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.1	447 of 897	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	52.3	463 of 891	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.2	473 of 839	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	44.9	472 of 780	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	36.5	509 of 740	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	40.5	478 of 736	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	37.2	453 of 675	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	38.9	401 of 602	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2004	37.9	398 of 593	32.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Biology 192%+18 vs state

Algebra 190%+27 vs state

Civics71%-6 vs state

English Language Arts59%~ state avg

Math54%-5 vs state

Science38%-14 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Andover Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	121 NE 207th St	Miami	33179	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 654-2727	379	23	16.4	57.3%	3 (0.8%)	306 (80.7%)	67 (17.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33.3	867^th of 1216 public middle schools	28.7%		38.4	769^th of 1205 public middle schools	36.2%	98	52.0	56.0	44.0		52.0	39.0	41.0	46.0	72.0		92.0	66.0	$15,567	$1,861	$13,706
McNicol Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1602 S 27th Ave	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 323-3400	580	28	20.7	54.5%	17 (2.9%)	386 (66.6%)	161 (27.8%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.4%)	36.9	822^nd of 1216 public middle schools	32.4%		19.3	1018^th of 1205 public middle schools	15.5%	196	56.0	48.0	44.0		57.0	58.0	44.0	44.0	86.0	88.0	90.0	72.0	$13,148	$1,294	$11,854
New Renaissance Middle School	Public	6-8	10701 Miramar Blvd	Miramar	33025	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-3500	965	50	19.3	50.5%	14 (1.5%)	672 (69.6%)	234 (24.2%)	28 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	14 (1.5%)	29.8	917^th of 1216 public middle schools	24.6%		30.3	885^th of 1205 public middle schools	26.6%	32	56.0	56.0	50.0		47.0	41.0	31.0	27.0	75.0	92.0	84.0	62.0	$11,574	$1,349	$10,225

Frequently Asked Questions about Apollo Middle School

Is Apollo Middle School a good school?

Apollo Middle School ranks 701^st of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Apollo Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,143 students attended Apollo Middle School.

What district is Apollo Middle School in?

Broward

What is the racial makeup of Apollo Middle School?

Students at Apollo Middle School are 51% Hispanic, 34% African American, 8% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Apollo Middle School attend?

Students who attend Apollo Middle School usually go on to attend McArthur High School

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