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Sunrise Middle School

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Sunrise Middle School ranks 571 st of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

571^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 53% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Sunrise Middle School in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is a mid-sized public school serving 1,141 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Broward County Public School District, and it has a stable, average 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced coursework, with students taking End-of-Course (EOC) exams in Geometry, Algebra 1, and Biology 1 consistently outperforming the district and state by wide margins—for example, 100% proficiency in Geometry and 89% in Biology 1. However, there is a significant "8th Grade Math Cliff," where only 27% of 8th graders are proficient in grade-level math, compared to the state average of 61%, suggesting the school excels at accelerating top performers but may struggle to support average students in core math skills.

Compared to nearby schools, Sunrise Middle has a notably lower chronic absenteeism rate of 27.2%, which is better than the average of about 36.5% for peers like Attucks Middle School and Plantation Middle School, indicating stronger student engagement. The school also performs consistently at or above the state average in English Language Arts across all grades, a strength not shared by many nearby schools. An interesting contrast is Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School, which, despite having the highest poverty rate in the area, is the highest-ranked school in the group, showing that a small, focused model can achieve exceptional results even with high needs.

Sunrise Middle has seen a positive trend in its socioeconomic profile, with the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch dropping from 64% to 46% in just two years, possibly due to rising property values. The school also has a "Civics Gap," underperforming the state average in Civics EOC exams, which presents an opportunity for curriculum improvement. Spending per student is moderate at $10,733, and the data shows that spending does not directly correlate with performance, as William Dandy Middle School spends the most but ranks lower. Overall, Sunrise Middle is a solid choice for families, especially those with students interested in advanced math and science, but parents should be aware of the challenges in 8th-grade math support.

1,141

Students ?

19.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,733

Per pupil spending ?

46.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1750 NE 14th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

(754) 322-4700

District: Broward

Students who attend Sunrise Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fort Lauderdale High School

Feeder schools for Sunrise Middle School:

Elementary:	Bayview Elementary School
	Bennett Elementary School
	Harbordale Elementary School
	North Side Elementary School
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	Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
	Walker Elementary School
	Wilton Manors Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.4%

Hispanic:

26.8%

White:

19.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 45th percentile in 2016 → 53rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Science scores 13 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

571^st of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 47%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 45% (2016) to top 47% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	53.2	571 of 1216	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.4	559 of 1205	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.7	576 of 1196	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.4	618 of 1177	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.0	554 of 1148	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.1	511 of 1136	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.0	534 of 1099	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.6	441 of 1035	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.4	485 of 1031	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	45.2	545 of 997	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	50.5	492 of 999	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.9	394 of 956	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.9	373 of 897	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.3	457 of 891	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	57.6	381 of 839	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	55.8	373 of 780	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	53.5	374 of 740	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.4	384 of 736	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	47.8	372 of 675	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	54.6	301 of 602	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	48.2	329 of 593	44.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Biology 189%+15 vs state

Algebra 184%+21 vs state

Civics74%-3 vs state

English Language Arts65%+4 vs state

Math57%~ state avg

Science39%-13 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, October 23, 2019

They fail kids completely- no responsibilities. Since we took our kid away 1,5 year ago- he’s straight A student with very strong achievements. Close Quote

by a teacher
Monday, May 7, 2018

This school is a disgrace! I substituted here and I was worried for my safety as well as other students. The administration is terrible and lets kids roam around the hallway. When security is called nothing is done. The classrooms are very dirty and the school textbooks are outdated. This school needs a major change! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 13, 2018

I’m not taking any responsibility from me or my kid but something wrong with school and teacher when last says “It is only parent and student responsibility” after 22 missed assignments and not a single parent contact. And that’s regarding gifted student Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 16, 2015

I have a daughter who is attending the Montessori and gem programs @ Sunrise Middle. I am on campus frequently and I find that the administration, staff and teachers are very focused on providing the foundation for every student to get a good education. Close Quote

by a student
Friday, February 7, 2014

This school is very ghetto. The kids can be scary and in the halls are rowdy. I, a current student at Sunrise, feel unsafe as if kids will hurt me. Last year, there were many gang fights. The Montessori Program is much better than the traditional program between academics and the people overall. I would've preferred to attend any other middle school, even Parkway. :)Mr. Webster, aka Webinator is the best!!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 30, 2013

Not sure who is reviewing this school..but every parent in this district would rather cut their arm off than send their kid to this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, July 4, 2011

great school!! Awesome administration and staff; academically challenging curriculum in both the magnet and traditional programs. Another year as an "A" school!!! Close Quote

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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
Sunrise Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1750 NE 14th St	Fort Lauderdale	33304	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-4700	1,141	59	19.3	46.4%	220 (19.3%)	552 (48.4%)	306 (26.8%)	18 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	39 (3.4%)	53.2	571^st of 1216 public middle schools	53.0%		52.4	559^th of 1205 public middle schools	53.6%	12	63.0	72.0	62.0	63.0	67.0	27.0	39.0	84.0	100.0	89.0	74.0	$10,733	$1,064	$9,669
Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	225 NW 29th St	Wilton Manors	33311	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 390-0971	163	0		82.8%	4 (2.5%)	92 (56.4%)	64 (39.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	82.8	155^th of 1216 public middle schools	87.3%		70.5	325^th of 1205 public middle schools	73.0%	170	81.0	78.0	77.0	80.0	64.0	90.0	74.0	76.0			80.0	$9,030	$783	$8,247
William Dandy Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2400 NW 26th St	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-3200	620	33	18.7	66.8%	5 (0.8%)	566 (91.3%)	42 (6.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	42.9	732^nd of 1216 public middle schools	39.8%		22.5	970^th of 1205 public middle schools	19.5%	238	54.0	62.0	53.0	43.0	53.0	48.0	60.0	78.0	88.0	94.0	73.0	$14,305	$1,904	$12,402
James S. Rickards Middle School	Public	6-8	6000 NE 9th Ave	Oakland Park	33334	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-4400	770	42	18.3	52.1%	76 (9.9%)	196 (25.5%)	463 (60.1%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.5%)	25.6	973^rd of 1216 public middle schools	20.0%		29.3	894^th of 1205 public middle schools	25.8%	79	50.0	50.0	48.0	34.0	47.0	37.0	28.0	74.0	76.0	94.0	68.0	$11,571	$1,857	$9,714
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
Parkway Middle School	Public, Magnet	4-8	3600 NW 5th Ct	Lauderhill	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-4000	883	51	17.3	64.1%	27 (3.1%)	743 (84.1%)	98 (11.1%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.2%)	20	1037^th of 1216 public middle schools	14.7%		24.6	944^th of 1205 public middle schools	21.7%	93	42.0	40.0	42.0	49.0	43.0	23.0	29.0	63.0	86.0	68.0	50.0	$13,004	$1,861	$11,143
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
Pompano Beach Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	310 NE 6th St	Pompano Beach	33060	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-4200	1,087	52	20.9	51.0%	184 (16.9%)	511 (47.0%)	353 (32.5%)	17 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (1.8%)	44	712^th of 1216 public middle schools	41.4%		41.7	725^th of 1205 public middle schools	39.8%	13	58.0	56.0	57.0	53.0	61.0	42.0	48.0	79.0	89.0	91.0	69.0	$10,438	$1,366	$9,070
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
Plantation Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	6600 W Sunrise Blvd	Plantation	33313	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-4100	538	25	21.5	56.3%	23 (4.3%)	404 (75.1%)	84 (15.6%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.2%)	27.5	949^th of 1216 public middle schools	22.0%		28.1	910^th of 1205 public middle schools	24.5%	39	51.0	50.0	56.0	39.0	44.0	24.0	31.0	76.0	71.0	72.0	58.0	$14,485	$2,287	$12,196

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise Middle School

What high school do graduates of Sunrise Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sunrise Middle School usually go on to attend Fort Lauderdale High School

Is Sunrise Middle School a good school?

Sunrise Middle School ranks 571^st of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sunrise Middle School?

Students at Sunrise Middle School are 48% African American, 27% Hispanic, 19% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Sunrise Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,141 students attended Sunrise Middle School.

What district is Sunrise Middle School in?

Broward

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