Summary:
There are three public middle schools serving grades 6-8 in zip code 33024 (Hollywood/Pembroke Pines, FL), all part of the Broward County School District, which ranks in the 67th percentile statewide.
Apollo Middle School stands out as the most consistent high-achiever, ranking in the 42nd percentile and leading in End-of-Course exams with 100% proficiency in Geometry and 92% in Biology. It is also the most cost-effective school, spending the least per student ($10,994) while achieving the highest academic results. Pines Middle School is the "hidden gem" with the strongest upward trajectory, moving from the 31st to the 44th percentile over three years. Its standout metric is a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 18.1%—nearly half the district average—and it excels in advanced math with 98% proficiency in Geometry. Driftwood Middle School is the most volatile, dropping to the 26th percentile, and shows a spending paradox: it spends $12,095 per student but yields the lowest academic results, though its 7th Grade ELA proficiency (62%) matches the state average.
A key finding is the "8th Grade Math Cliff," where Apollo and Driftwood see proficiency drops of over 20 points between 7th and 8th grade, while Pines remains stable. Additionally, all three schools dramatically outperform state averages in advanced EOC exams (Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology) but struggle with standard FAST assessments, suggesting a bimodal distribution where top students excel but the general population lags behind. This makes Pines the best bet for families prioritizing attendance and upward momentum, while Apollo offers the most consistent overall performance and cost efficiency.
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