Summary:
This analysis examines three public middle schools in Coral Springs, Florida (zip code 33065), serving grades 6-8 within the Broward County School District.
Coral Springs Middle School is the standout performer, holding the highest state ranking (71st percentile) and a 4-star rating. It consistently exceeds district and state averages in core subjects and advanced coursework like Algebra 1 and Geometry, while also having the lowest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (29.8%). In contrast, Sawgrass Springs Middle School sits in the middle, showing improvement from a 2-star to a 3-star rating, with performance generally on par with district averages. Somerset Academy Riverside Charter Middle School presents a paradox: despite having the highest economic disadvantage rate (56.86%) and lowest overall test scores, it boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.8%—far below the district average of 33.6%—suggesting strong student engagement despite academic challenges.
Key metrics reveal that spending per student does not correlate with performance, as Coral Springs Middle School achieves the best results with the lowest spending ($10,772 per student). A consistent weakness across all three schools is 8th-grade math and science, where scores fall well below state averages (e.g., 8th-grade math: Coral Springs 43%, Sawgrass Springs 33%, Somerset 30% vs. state 61%). However, all schools excel in advanced End-of-Course exams, indicating strong preparation for top-tier students. Overall, this zip code offers a range of options, with Coral Springs Middle School leading academically, Sawgrass Springs showing steady improvement, and Somerset Academy demonstrating remarkable attendance success despite socioeconomic hurdles.
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