Summary:
There are two middle schools serving grades 6-8 in zip code 33025, located in Miramar, Florida, both part of the Broward County Public School District: New Renaissance Middle School (a traditional public school) and Somerset Preparatory Charter Middle School (a charter school).
Somerset Preparatory Charter Middle School stands out as the higher-performing school overall, despite serving a student population with a higher percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (60.33% vs. 50.47%) and spending nearly $2,000 less per student ($9,585 vs. $11,574). It consistently outperforms New Renaissance Middle School in core English Language Arts (ELA) and Math subjects, with 7th-grade ELA proficiency at 72% compared to 56%, and 7th-grade Math at 67% compared to 41%. Somerset Prep also has a significantly lower chronic absenteeism rate of 13.5%, compared to New Renaissance's 29.2%, which is a key factor in its academic success. However, New Renaissance Middle School excels in advanced coursework, outperforming both the district and state averages in Algebra 1 (75%), Geometry (92%), and Biology (84%) end-of-course exams, indicating strong preparation for its top-tier students.
A critical area of concern for both schools is 8th-grade science, where proficiency rates are far below district and state averages—27% at New Renaissance and just 8% at Somerset Prep. Additionally, New Renaissance Middle School has seen a steady decline in its state ranking over the past three years, dropping to the 25th percentile, while Somerset Prep holds a more stable position at the 48th percentile. For parents, the choice may come down to whether they prioritize a school with strong general education performance and lower absenteeism (Somerset Prep) or one that offers exceptional advanced coursework opportunities (New Renaissance).
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