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Silver Lakes Middle School

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

916^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 25% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Silver Lakes Middle School in North Lauderdale, FL, is a public school serving 729 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Broward district, where 59.4% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Florida middle schools over the past decade, currently sitting at the 25th percentile, which places it in the lowest tier of school performance.

A standout challenge is chronic absenteeism: 33.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2023-2024 school year, a rate dramatically higher than nearby Margate Middle School (2.3%) and Somerset Academy Riverside Charter Middle School (9.8%). This attendance crisis likely contributes to the school's low grade-level proficiency, such as 28% proficiency in 8th-grade science and 35% in 6th-grade math, both well below district and state averages. However, Silver Lakes shows a surprising strength in advanced coursework: students taking End-of-Course exams in Biology 1 (86% proficient), Geometry (83%), and Algebra 1 (75%) outperform district and state averages. This creates a "tale of two curricula," where a select group excels while the majority struggles.

Interestingly, the school spends $11,828 per student, higher than top-performing neighbors like Ramblewood Middle School ($10,719), yet results lag. A compelling comparison is North Broward Academy Of Excellence Middle, a charter school less than a mile away with a higher low-income population (76.68%) that outperforms Silver Lakes in nearly every metric, ranking in the 69th percentile. This suggests that addressing chronic absenteeism and expanding successful advanced-course strategies could be key levers for improvement at Silver Lakes.

729

Students ?

22.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,828

Per pupil spending ?

59.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7600 Tam Oshanter Blvd
North Lauderdale, FL 33068

(754) 322-4600

District: Broward

Students who attend Silver Lakes Middle School usually attend:

High:

Coconut Creek High School

Feeder schools for Silver Lakes Middle School:

Elementary:	Morrow Elementary School
	North Lauderdale Elementary School
	Pinewood Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

77.8%

Hispanic:

15.6%

White:

3.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 21st percentile in 2016 → 25th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (53% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (25th percentile)

!Science scores 24 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

916^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 25%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From bottom 21% (2016) to bottom 25% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

40^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	29.8	916 of 1216	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	18.3	1030 of 1205	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.4	978 of 1196	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.6	947 of 1177	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.4	968 of 1148	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	13.3	1024 of 1136	9.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	19.1	919 of 1099	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.9	801 of 1035	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	26.4	767 of 1031	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	22.7	785 of 997	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	15.9	860 of 999	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	18.3	798 of 956	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	21.7	716 of 897	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	18.5	736 of 891	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	16.8	706 of 839	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	19.4	639 of 780	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	18.6	616 of 740	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	20.2	600 of 736	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	25.0	519 of 675	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	30.1	452 of 602	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	36.6	405 of 593	31.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 186%+12 vs state

Geometry83%+27 vs state

Civics77%~ state avg

Algebra 175%+12 vs state

English Language Arts52%-10 vs state

Math43%-15 vs state

Science28%-24 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Wednesday, May 26, 2021

This school is okay, but the students need to learn proper edicate. Many are disrespectful, rude, and very disruptive.. The teachers are okay, many are nice though. The bathrooms have gotten a lot since last year. Ms. Lopez, amazing prinicple!! You can tell she really cares about her school, students, staff, ect. Now teachers..I wish they would do a teacher training to maybe help them rephrase their sentences to help the students in their class feel more comfortable.. The school's lunches are disgusting. I really hope that it improves. Michelle Obama ruined it. You can't make cheap food healthy!! They need to give us our fried corn dogs back. They have salad options, you cannot force someone to your healthy lifestyle!! Close Quote

by a student
Friday, September 22, 2017

I went here for three years and they have been the best three years of my life. Teachers here bend-backwards for their kids to succeed. I've never been to another school like this one. It's amazing. Close Quote

Schools Near Silver Lakes Middle School

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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 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
Silver Lakes Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	7600 Tam Oshanter Blvd	North Lauderdale	33068	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-4600	729	33	22.4	59.4%	24 (3.3%)	567 (77.8%)	114 (15.6%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.8%)	29.8	916^th of 1216 public middle schools	24.7%		18.3	1030^th of 1205 public middle schools	14.5%	114	53.0	53.0	49.0	35.0	41.0	58.0	28.0	75.0	83.0	86.0	77.0	$11,828	$1,355	$10,473
North Broward Academy Of Excellence Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	8200 SW 17th St	North Lauderdale	33068	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 718-2211	373	17	21.9	76.7%	5 (1.3%)	315 (84.5%)	42 (11.3%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	65.8	380^th of 1216 public middle schools	68.8%		57.6	488^th of 1205 public middle schools	59.5%	108	72.0	67.0	74.0	67.0	68.0	72.0	46.0	91.0	92.0	94.0	80.0	$9,878	$766	$9,112
Ramblewood Middle School	Public	6-8	8505 W Atlantic Blvd	Coral Springs	33071	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-4300	1,005	46	21.8	33.7%	186 (18.5%)	340 (33.8%)	404 (40.2%)	27 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	43 (4.3%)	65	391^st of 1216 public middle schools	67.8%		66.4	367^th of 1205 public middle schools	69.5%	24	70.0	68.0	65.0	73.0	72.0	36.0	57.0	80.0	86.0	98.0	79.0	$10,719	$1,034	$9,686
Margate Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	500 NW 65th Ave	Margate	33063	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-3800	927	48	19.3	49.6%	51 (5.5%)	575 (62.0%)	254 (27.4%)	21 (2.3%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	21 (2.3%)	25.7	972^nd of 1216 public middle schools	20.1%		29.9	888^th of 1205 public middle schools	26.3%	84	47.0	48.0	47.0	40.0	49.0	35.0	31.0	90.0	96.0	93.0	62.0	$11,358	$1,416	$9,942
Eagles Nest Middle Charter School	Public, Charter	6-8	201 N University Dr	Coral Springs	33071	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 341-5550	49	2	24.5	22.4%	2 (4.1%)	42 (85.7%)	5 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.7	333^rd of 1216 public middle schools	72.6%		68.7	341^st of 1205 public middle schools	71.7%	8	76.0	69.0	57.0	88.0	75.0		50.0	92.0			77.0	$11,722	$1,395	$10,327
Somerset Academy Riverside Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2251 Riverside Dr	Coral Springs	33065	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 255-9740	306	0		56.9%	39 (12.7%)	109 (35.6%)	150 (49.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	52.3	591^st of 1216 public middle schools	51.4%		44.4	675^th of 1205 public middle schools	44.0%	84	74.0	66.0	66.0	61.0	51.0	30.0	31.0	90.0	67.0	93.0	74.0	$11,157	$387	$10,770
Westpine Middle School	Public	6-8	9393 NW 50th St	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-4900	730	34	21.4	38.5%	60 (8.2%)	404 (55.3%)	206 (28.2%)	24 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	30 (4.1%)	38.9	793^rd of 1216 public middle schools	34.8%		40.8	739^th of 1205 public middle schools	38.7%	54	58.0	64.0	62.0	43.0	48.0	30.0	33.0	86.0	79.0	76.0	75.0	$12,034	$1,289	$10,744
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3911 NW 30th Ave	Lauderdale Lakes	33309	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-3500	726	40	18.1	56.6%	11 (1.5%)	565 (77.8%)	139 (19.1%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	18.7	1046^th of 1216 public middle schools	14.0%		23.7	953^rd of 1205 public middle schools	20.9%	93	41.0	45.0	44.0	29.0	43.0	37.0	18.0	78.0	96.0	85.0	52.0	$12,493	$1,866	$10,626
Forest Glen Middle School	Public	6-8	6501 Turtle Run Blvd	Coral Springs	33067	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-3400	1,037	50	20.7	37.3%	167 (16.1%)	450 (43.4%)	341 (32.9%)	38 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (3.8%)	46.1	679^th of 1216 public middle schools	44.2%		41.9	722^nd of 1205 public middle schools	40.1%	43	61.0	56.0	57.0	47.0	65.0	52.0	47.0	94.0	95.0	96.0	73.0	$10,711	$1,192	$9,519
Bair Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	9100 NW 21st Mnr	Sunrise	33322	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-2900	672	34	19.7	49.0%	44 (6.5%)	444 (66.1%)	151 (22.5%)	12 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.5%)	33.6	864^th of 1216 public middle schools	28.9%		31.3	869^th of 1205 public middle schools	27.9%	5	54.0	58.0	55.0	37.0	57.0	40.0	27.0	78.0	84.0	91.0	62.0	$11,996	$1,392	$10,604

Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Lakes Middle School

What high school do graduates of Silver Lakes Middle School attend?

Students who attend Silver Lakes Middle School usually go on to attend Coconut Creek High School

Is Silver Lakes Middle School a good school?

Silver Lakes Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.7% of Florida middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Silver Lakes Middle School?

Students at Silver Lakes Middle School are 78% African American, 16% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Silver Lakes Middle School in?

Broward

How many students attend Silver Lakes Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 729 students attended Silver Lakes Middle School.

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