Summary:
There are two middle schools serving grades 6-8 in zip code 33068 (North Lauderdale, FL), both part of the Broward County Public School District: Silver Lakes Middle School and North Broward Academy Of Excellence Middle.
North Broward Academy Of Excellence Middle is the standout school in this area, consistently outperforming its local counterpart and often exceeding district and state averages. It ranks in the 69th percentile statewide (3-star rating) for the 2025-2026 school year, with stable rankings over the past three years. The school excels in core subjects, with average ELA proficiency at 71% and math proficiency at 69%, both well above the state averages of 61.3% and 58%, respectively. It also shines in advanced coursework, with End-of-Course exam proficiency rates in the 90-94% range. In contrast, Silver Lakes Middle School is a school of concern, ranking in the 25th percentile (1-star) and showing a declining trend. Its average ELA proficiency is just 51.7%, and math proficiency is 44.7%, both significantly below district and state benchmarks. A notable weakness is the "8th Grade Science and Math Cliff," where Silver Lakes' 8th-grade science proficiency is only 28% compared to the state average of 52%.
A key finding is the spending vs. performance paradox: Silver Lakes Middle School spends $1,950 more per student ($11,828 vs. $9,878) than North Broward Academy Of Excellence Middle, yet achieves far lower academic results. Additionally, North Broward Academy serves a higher percentage of students on free/reduced lunch (76.68% vs. 59.4%) but dramatically outperforms Silver Lakes, showing that high performance is achievable regardless of economic factors. Chronic absenteeism is a shared challenge, with rates of 33.4% at Silver Lakes and 30.0% at North Broward Academy, both close to the district average of 33.6%.
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