Summary:
In zip code 33317, there is one middle school, Seminole Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 with 1,014 students in the Plantation area of Broward County.
Seminole Middle School presents a fascinating "two-schools-in-one" dynamic. On one hand, it excels at accelerating high-achieving students into advanced high school courses, achieving a remarkable 97% proficiency in Geometry and 93% in Biology 1 on End-of-Course (EOC) exams—far exceeding both district and state averages. On the other hand, the school struggles significantly with standard grade-level math, as only 38% of 8th graders were proficient in 2025-2026, well below the state average of 61%. This stark contrast suggests the school prioritizes advanced tracks but may need to bolster foundational support for the majority of its students. The school also shows inconsistent year-over-year performance, with volatile state rankings (ranging from the 43rd to 52nd percentile) and large swings in test scores, such as Algebra 1 proficiency dropping from 83% to 66% in one year.
A major red flag is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 38.4% (2023-2024), which is significantly higher than both the district (33.6%) and state (31.4%) averages, especially given the school's relatively low poverty rate (33% free/reduced lunch). This likely contributes to the inconsistent academic results. While the school spends $11,460 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1, parents should note that Civics EOC proficiency (72%) also lags behind district and state averages. Overall, Seminole Middle School offers strong advanced coursework opportunities but faces clear challenges in ensuring consistent, grade-level success for all students.
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