Summary
Nova Middle School is a public middle school located in Davie, Florida, serving 1,316 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 25th out of 67 districts in Florida, Nova Middle School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in various standardized test scores, including End-of-Course (EOC) exams and the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) assessments. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Nova Middle School had a 91% proficiency rate in EOC Algebra 1, compared to 65% for Broward County and 60% for Florida.
However, Nova Middle School has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22% to 33.6% over the past few years, which is an area of concern that the school may need to address. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.04% to 67.83% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's spending per student has been relatively consistent, ranging from $8,229 to $9,151 over the past few years, which is in line with the district and state averages, and its student-teacher ratio has been relatively high, ranging from 19.9 to 21.5 students per teacher, slightly above the district and state averages.
When comparing Nova Middle School to the nearby schools, it is evident that Nova Middle School generally outperforms the other schools in academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in standardized tests. This suggests that Nova Middle School may be a desirable option for families in the area seeking a high-performing middle school, despite the challenges related to chronic absenteeism and serving a diverse student population.
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