Middle Schools in Broward

Broward County, Florida, is home to 48 middle schools serving grades 6-8, offering a diverse mix of large traditional public schools and smaller charter options across the district. The data reveals a wide performance gap, with top-tier schools like City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School and Hollywood Academy Of Arts And Science Middle School consistently earning 5-star ratings and ranking in the 90th percentile or higher statewide. In contrast, schools such as Lauderdale Lakes Middle School and Parkway Middle School face significant challenges, ranking near the bottom of the district with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates.

Key metrics show the average school ranks around the 51st percentile, with an average chronic absenteeism rate of 33.6% and an average free/reduced lunch rate of 40%. Standout performers include Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus), which achieves top scores and the district's lowest absenteeism rate (0.5%) despite a high poverty rate, and Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School, which ranks well despite having the highest free/reduced lunch rate (82.82%). Conversely, Olsen Middle School has the highest absenteeism rate (43.3%) and ranks near the bottom, while Plantation Middle School spends the most per student ($14,485) but still underperforms.

Interesting findings include that higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes, as Hollywood Academy Of Arts And Science Middle School spends the least ($8,122) yet excels. Charter schools show a wide range of performance, with some like City/Pembroke Pines Charter leading the district and others like Championship Academy Of Distinction Middle School struggling. A district-wide weakness is 8th-grade math proficiency, with many schools like Indian Ridge Middle School (21%) and Silver Trail Middle School (25%) falling well below the average, highlighting a systemic challenge in preparing students for advanced concepts.